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Publication Date: December 23, 2025 - 04:00
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This year's flu is packing a punch. How hospitals are trying to deal with surging cases
December 23, 2025
Flu cases across Canada are on the rise and may push hospitals to their limits over the holidays and into the new year, leading health officials in regions across the country to warn people not to visit emergency rooms unless it's absolutely necessary.
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