Hospitals are already dealing with high occupancy levels ahead of the normal start of viral season.

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It is a public health message that goes out every fall, but this year the calls for people to get vaccinated against flu and COVID are more urgent. Article content

Health officials are bracing for a severe flu season and urging residents to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV, if they are eligible. The message comes at a time when many hospitals are already overcrowded. Article content Article content

Dr. Virginia Roth, chief of staff at The Ottawa Hospital, is among those urging people to get vaccinated, especially those at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19, flu and RSV. Health officials are concerned because of the severe flu seasons reported in A

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