December 11, 2025
Fraser Health Influenza Notice
Note: The following information is presented on behalf of the Fraser Health Authority.
Don’t skip your influenza (flu) shot this year: Fraser Health is reminding everyone that immunization makes a difference.
The vaccine shields against several strains of flu and helps lessen the impact of emerging variants, like H3N2.
“Because of the new H3N2 variant showing up this flu season, people have asked if it’s worth it or not to get the flu vaccine this year,” says Dr. Ingrid Tyler, chief medical health officer, Fraser Health. “The answer is unequivocally yes as the vaccine likely provides some cross-protection against the H3N2 variant, and most of all helps protect you against more severe health outcomes if you do get sick. Vaccination remains your best defense against any version of flu this season.”
Getting the flu vaccine greatly reduces your chances of needing a visit to a health-care provider for flu-related symptoms. Vaccines reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death, especially for children under five, adults over 65, those who are pregnant and people living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma or heart disease.