By Catherine Hansen

Flu Season Concerns

Dec 7, 2017 | 2:15 PM

Doctors are warning this flu season could be worse than initially predicted.

You may have already been hit by the bug, and experts say there are a number of viruses already circulating in Canada. they’re concerned this year’s flu shot may not be effective enough. the B.C. Centre for Disease Control says much of the speculation comes from a recent flu outbreak in Australia, predicting a severe season. However, Dr. Andrew Gray, Medical Health Officer with Northern Health, says there have been no exceptional flu issues in our region.