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Seasonal Flu
The flu can be spread all year round, not just in the winter. Flu season is when you're most likely to catch the flu. In Canada, flu season usually starts in November and ends in April. Learn more about the flu and what you can do to avoid it.
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What is the flu?
Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory infection caused by several flu viruses. Flu viruses are classified as types A, B, and C; type A has a number of subtypes. The flu is not the same as the common cold, nor is it related to what is commonly called the "stomach flu." Seasonal flu is the term used to refer to the flu outbreaks that occur yearly, mainly in the late fall and winter.
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A guide to good hand-washing hygiene
The act of washing your hands seems so simple. In fact, many take it for granted until cold and flu season strikes or a new infectious threat emerges. But this simple act has proven to be a valuable weapon against the spread of germs and infectious diseases.
Our hands may look clean, but they pick up germs all over the place. During cold and flu season, or during infectious outbreaks, we may come into contact with the tiny, germ-filled droplets from other people's coughs and sneezes.
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Colds and flu: when to call in sick
To call in sick or not to call in sick? The question arises often during cold and flu season. Deciding whether you should take a day off may affect more than just your sickly self. Say it's Tuesday morning, and you awake coughing, sniffling, and sneezing - but you have a deadline to meet. You have a choice. You can either:
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About three million Canadians are affected by asthma. Poorly controlled asthma may lead to life-threatening asthma attacks and other complications, such as permanent lung damage. Most asthma attacks and complications can be prevented with proper education and management. Find out more about asthma.
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