We continue to see a lot of influenza activity in the community, with many laboratory-confirmed cases and many outbreaks in long term care and other residential facilities. Our Influenza Surveillance Report with information up to the end of the day on December 17, 2012.

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has sent out the attached information to assist health care providers in preparing for influenza activity over the holidays.

The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care also has a website with influenza information for health care providers.

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