Doctor criticises BC's flu and COVID vaccine rollout timing

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When was the flu A test positivity threshold reached in BC?

The BC Centre for Disease Control noted that the five percent threshold, used to signal the start of the flu epidemic season, was reached in the first week of September. This indicates that influenza A was already circulating at significant levels before the announced vaccination start dates.

When did flu vaccinations begin for higher-risk populations in BC?

The Provincial Health Officer announced that flu vaccinations for higher-risk populations would begin on October 13. This timing was criticised by a doctor as being too late, as it occurs after the flu season has already begun and outbreaks have been documented.

What is the status of influenza A outbreaks in BC?

Vancouver Coastal Health alone documented at least 14 influenza A outbreaks since September 1. Both Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health are reporting influenza A test positivity rates in the pediatric population that are two and three times the epidemic threshold, respectively.