This H3N2 flu strain is spreading ‘rapidly’ in Canada. Why subclade K is hitting hard

A new strain of H3N2 influenza is landing a growing number of Canadians in hospital, with cases “increasing rapidly” around the country.

Children are among those being hit hard, with most infections being detected in people under 19, according to Health Canada.

Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on what’s driving case counts, and what people can do to protect themselves.

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