By rdnewsNOW staff

One case in Central Zone

AHS releases season’s first flu stats

Oct 29, 2020 | 5:47 PM

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has posted the first weekly data update for the 2020-21 influenza season.

The report includes data for each of AHS’ five Zones, as well as provincial totals, from September 27 through October 24. It shows more than 597,000 doses of influenza vaccine have been administered to Albertans, and only one case of influenza has been confirmed.

The lone confirmed case occurred in the Central Zone, where 55,492 vaccine doses have been administered.

AHS says that at the time of the first weekly report last season, fewer than 545,000 Albertans had been immunized and 95 cases of influenza had been confirmed.

“It is not accurate to compare influenza seasons directly until a full season’s data is complete; however this first 2020/21 report is encouraging and suggests that Albertans are understanding the importance of influenza immunization this season, to reduce further illness in our communities as Alberta continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic,” AHS said in a release.

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Influenza immunization is available to all Albertans six months of age and older, free of charge. This year, in light of the pandemic AHS is working with pharmacists and physicians to offer immunization to different age groups and demographics.

For information on where and how to receive influenza immunization, visit ahs.ca/influenza.