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Ottawa Doctors Warn of Rising Flu Cases, Urge Vaccination

Ottawa hospitals are reporting a sharp increase in flu-related admissions, prompting doctors to stress the importance of vaccination as winter approaches. Health officials say the surge is straining emergency departments, with more patients presenting severe symptoms that could have been prevented. Medical experts emphasize that the flu shot remains the most effective tool to reduce the risk of serious illness, especially for vulnerable groups such as seniors, young children, and those with chronic conditions. They caution that the flu season is expected to intensify in the coming weeks, making timely vaccination critical. Public health authorities are encouraging residents to book appointments at pharmacies, clinics, or through family doctors. By increasing vaccination rates, they hope to ease pressure on hospitals and protect the wider community from further outbreaks.
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GTA under winter weather travel advisory with storm expected to dump up to 10 cm of snow

 

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is under a winter weather travel advisory as a storm is expected to dump up to 10 cm of snow. 

Environment Canada has issued travel advisories for nearly the whole Golden Horseshoe, with snow expected to start falling in the late afternoon or early evening. Winds of up to 70 km/h mixed with the falling snow could significantly reduce visibility for drivers. 

The snow is expected to transition to rain later tonight or early Saturday morning as temperatures rise above freezing. The TTC says it will deploy extra employees and maintenance vehicles through the transit system to spread salt, clear snow from surfaces, and keep signals, switches and overhead power operating in the event of the storm on Friday.

 

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