FluWatch 2015-2016

"FluWatch is Canada's national surveillance system that monitors the spread of influenza and influenza-like illnesses on an ongoing basis.

FluWatch reports, posted every Friday, contain information on flu activity in Canada.

The FluWatch program consists of a network of labs, hospitals, doctor's offices and provincial and territorial ministries of health. Program objectives are: •DETECT: Identify signals to detect, assess and respond to epidemics and other events of public health concern. •INFORM: Contribute to the evidence base necessary to plan, develop and implement health programs and policies for the control of influenza. •ENABLE: Support national infrastructure for influenza surveillance, including national and international collaborations related to surveillance and pandemic response.

FluWatch consists of seven surveillance systems components and together they provide a national picture of influenza activity in Canada. "

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 19:49 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 19:49 (UTC)
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