Local paediatrician warns of incoming flu surge for Northern BC kids

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By Caden Fanshaw

Well being

Jan 3, 2023 | 6:43 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – Simply as hundreds of youngsters head again to the classroom, an area paediatrician is warning that one other flu surge might be on the best way.

Dr. Kirsten Miller, an area paediatrician stated though issues have appeared to cool down regionally, she is anxious a return to the classroom post-Christmas break might imply extra youngsters falling unwell.

“We all know that the kids sick sufficient to be admitted, are usually not vaccinated,” stated Dr. Miller. “We’re seeing youngsters which might be ten, 11, 12, even youngsters which might be critically unwell from influenza-related well being issues.”