Roughly 500,000 Canadians left ERs before seeing a doctor last year, data shows

Canadians are experiencing a difficult flu season, with national surveillance data indicating influenza activity is increasing rapidly.As more Canadians are getting sick, we’d like to hear from readers and families about how the flu has affected your household. Has the flu hit you and your family? Has it changed your holiday plans? How are you protecting yourself and your loved ones? The Globe is looking to use reader voices in an upcoming story.