Flu Report: Canada - Level of Cold & Flu Activity

Legend

LOW - < = 5% of the population is affected by respiratory illness
MODERATE - > 5% to < = 10%
HIGH - > 10% to < = 15%
VERY HIGH - > 15%

TORONTO	MONTREAL	VANCOUVER	OTTAWA-HULL
EDMONTON	CALGARY	WINNIPEG	QUEBEC
HAMILTON	LONDON	ST. CATHARINES	KITCHENER
HALIFAX	VICTORIA	WINDSOR	OSHAWA
SASKATOON	REGINA	ST. JOHN'S	CHICOUTIMI
SUDBURY	SHERBROOKE	TROIS-RIVIERES	SAINT JOHN
THUNDER BAY

For week ending November 14, 2008

The Cold & Flu Report covers respiratory illnesses represented in the following eight indicators: cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, chest congestion, high fever, low fever and sore throat. The data is collected from panels across the country, the panel includes physicians, pharmacists as well as representatives from nursing homes, schools and laboratories. The data is collected once a week and is available on our site within 24 hours of collection.

The data for The Cold & Flu Report is collected and distributed by Surveillance Data Inc. an independent healthcare data and market research company.

Information provided by Surveillance Data Inc.