Morning Update: Lack of public data on child flu trends compromises response to emergencies, doctors say

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Good morning, Pediatricians say that the lack of data released by the federal government on how the influenza is affecting children across Canada may compromise their response to emerging problems. Each week, the Public Health Agency of Canada publishes a FluWatch report that details flu trends across the country. Last season, for instance, the report helped pediatricians understand and respond to soaring rates of hospital admission for the flu at a time when COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) were also making many kids sick. But since October, FluWatch reports have not included any information on the number of children...