Vancouver Island health authorities are expecting a more severe than usual flu season with outbreaks confirmed in at least five care facilities on Vancouver Island. Trillium Lodge in Parksville and Glengarry Hospital in Victoria are affected by outbreaks of Influenza B. Medical Health Officer Dr. Paul Hasselback said it is unusual to see two different influenza strains causing outbreaks at the same time. Some of the vaccines offered this season contain both Influenza A and Influenza B protection. 'Immaculate personal hygiene' urgedHasselback said influenza rates are expected to increase for the next couple of weeks and continue for the next four to six weeks across Vancouver Island.

Source: CBC News January 04, 2018 00:11 UTC