Flu numbers on aggressive pace

The number of flu-related hospitalizations and deaths across the province has climbed well ahead of last year’s pace, according to Alberta Health Services.
“When you get vaccinated it’s not just to protect yourself. It’s to protect those others around you that might be at higher risk of disease,” says Dr. Gerry Predy, Senior Medical Officer of Health with Alberta Health Services.
 While people may develop immunity to one particular strain, subsequent flu season