The children's hospital is imploring people to get vaccinated, as it's still weeks to go until the flu season peaks.

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CHEO is warning of a “concerning” rise in flu cases , with many children needing hospitalization. Article content

One hundred and forty-five children tested positive for influenza at CHEO in November, eight times as many as a year earlier, when 17 children tested positive for flu. In addition, a dozen children were hospitalized at CHEO in November, double the number a year ago. Article content Article content

Influenza season is not expected to peak until late December, and cases are anticipated to continue rising until then. Experts have been warning of a more severe flu season than usual.

Tammy DiGiovanni, senior vice-president of clinical se

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