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Flu season starts early in Canada as infection rates rise
Flu season has started early across Canada this year, and experts say the virus is hitting harder.
Rates this fall are several times higher than in previous years, according to experts.
The early rise has led some provinces to offer flu shots sooner than usual.
The vaccine question is timely, but the available information does not say whether it is too late to get a shot or give specific health advice.
Vulnerable people are seeking protection as the season unfolds.
Health editor Caroline Alphonso and health reporter Alanna Smith are scheduled to answer readers’ questions on Nov.
4 at 1 p.m.
ET about regional infection rates, vaccination plans and preventing or managing symptoms.
Flu season has started earlier than usual across Canada this year.
Experts say flu rates this fall are several times higher than in previous years.
Some provinces are offering flu shots earlier than usual as vulnerable people seek protection.
The available sources do not provide details on whether it is too late to get vaccinated.
The Globe and Mail plans to answer readers’ questions about flu rates, vaccination plans and prevention on Nov. 4.
- Who
- People in Canada facing flu season, including vulnerable populations.
- What
- Flu season started early, and some provinces are offering flu shots earlier than usual.
- When
- This fall; the articles were published on Nov. 2, 2026.
- Where
- Across Canada.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Flu rates were reported to be several times higher than in previous years.
The Globe and Mail and NBC News published articles about the early flu season.
Globe and Mail health editor Caroline Alphonso and health reporter Alanna Smith are scheduled to answer readers’ questions.
- Flu season
- Started early across Canada
- Flu rates
- Several times higher than in previous years, experts say
- Vaccination plans
- Some provinces are offering flu shots earlier than usual
- Globe and Mail Q&A
- Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. ET