Public Health Agency of Canada

The 2009-2010 influenza season activity levels data indicates activity level reported by epidemiological week; The 2009-2010 influenza season respiratory virus detection indicates the number of laboratory tests conducted for respiratory viruses by week; The 2009-2010 influenza season outbreaks...

"FluWatch is Canada's national surveillance system that monitors the spread of flu and flu-like illnesses on an on-going basis. The FluWatch program consists of a network of labs, hospitals, doctor's offices and provincial and territorial ministries of health. Program objectives include to: •...

The flu and a cold can have similar symptoms. The difference is how intense they feel and how common they are. In general, symptoms of the flu appear quickly, while symptoms of a cold happen slowly.

The flu season usually lasts between November and April each year. Anyone can get the flu, which can sometimes lead to serious complications or even death.