Three children have died in our area from flu-related complications since the start of December.
A statement from regional Medical Officers of Health released on Monday morning says there has been a rapid and significant rise in Influenza A across Ontario, including in the eastern Ontario region.
The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario is also reporting a higher-than-usual number of flu cases and complications for this time of year.
Officials say that the three children that passed away were between the ages of five and nine have and were in the Ottawa and eastern Ontario region.
The Medical Officers of Health for the Eastern Ontario Health Unit and Ottawa Public Health say they are strongly urging everyone six months and older to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible.
