Flu season has arrived early this year, health officials say — and with Thanksgiving weekend here, the timing could hardly be worse for family gatherings across the GTA.
CBC's reporting looks at where flu is hitting hardest and how Canadians can get protected. In Toronto, the most visible sign is already up: pharmacy signs reading "Flu shot? Think pharmacist."
Thanksgiving in Toronto means packed GO trains, crowded dinners and grandparents at the table — prime flu conditions. A pharmacy jab takes minutes and costs nothing with a health card. The strongest move this weekend isn't the turkey; it's the sleeve rolled up before it.
Sources: CBC News. Toronto context from the Young Hadene newsroom.
Yes — health officials say it arrived ahead of schedule.
Pharmacies across the city offer flu shots, most on a walk-in basis.