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Super Flu Hits Canada: Expert Advice on Surviving the Wave

Canadas flu season is brutal, with H3N2 strain causing high activity. Matthew Miller, a flu researcher, experienced severe symptoms post-surgery. Hospitals are overwhelmed, especially with kids and seniors. This variant evades past immunity, leading to high positivity rates. Experts advise vaccination, despite vaccine mismatch, as it reduces severity. Rest and calm are key to recovery. Checkout Solipillow.com

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