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Five Sask. people dead from influenza in last two weeks: CRISP report (globalnews.ca)
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As of Nov. 18, 18.9 per cent of the Saskatchewan population received influenza vaccine this season, the highest percentage of those living in Regina.

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In the 2022-2023 flu season, 43% of adults aged 18 years and older received the influenza vaccine. The overall coverage was significantly higher in females (47%) than in males (39%, p<0.001). Only 43% of the adults aged 18-64 years with CMC [chronic medical condition] received a flu vaccine, falling significantly short of the national influenza vaccination coverage goal for those at high risk of influenza-related complications or hospitalization (80%). The coverage among seniors aged 65 years and older were much higher (74%), which brings them closer to the target coverage goal. The vaccination rate was lowest among adults 18-64 years of age without any CMC (31%).

Source: Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Coverage in Canada, 2022โ€“2023