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COMMENTARY: Pharmacist offers tips to protect yourself, others this flu season

Flu season arrived early this year in Canada – luckily, those of us on the East Coast usually get the benefit of seeing what is happening further west before the flu picks up in our region, and this year is no exception.

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However, early signs of flu are already being seen here in Nova Scotia and throughout the Atlantic provinces. Influenza A is currently the dominant strain, accounting for more than 98 per cent of positive cases reported to date.

Pharmacists and other health-care providers tend to watch what happens during Australia’s flu season for clues about what may lie ahead in Canada. This year, Australia saw flu activity climb steadily through their winter season and reach moderate to high levels, suggesting Canadians could face a more active flu season as well.

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