For those who were wondering, Google Flu Trends is a search data tool that generates location-based search-trends statistics based on “Flu” related words. It can help to predict outbreaks of Flu (Influenza), giving everyone an early warning system that even precedes health agencies. Hundreds of thousands of people die each year from the Flu, so stay informed and be one step ahead.

Of course you shouldn’t rely on data alone, keeping good personal health and hygiene habits are helpful in avoiding infection too. And of course a vaccine flu shot certainly helps. However, these preventive measures are far from 100% reliable. If you get Influenza, you will be the most infective between the 2nd and 3rd days after infection, and your infectivity will last for around ten days. So try to cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing, and carefully dispose of tissues etc.

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The charts below are grouped by Canadian provinces. If an upper chart line is not visible, that means the search volume is lower than the minimum requirement for chart display. If you see a sudden spike in the chart for your area though, you should be extra careful around your classmates or coworkers.

Across Canada - Last 30 days *Auto Updated*


Across Canada - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


Ontario - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


Quebec - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


British Columbia - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


Alberta - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


Manitoba - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


Saskatchewan - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


Nova Scotia - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


New Brunswick - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


Newfoundland - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


Prince Edward Island - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


Northwest Territories - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


Yukon - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


Nunavut - Past 12 Months *Auto Updated*


There are many types of medicine, herbs, home-remedies and everything inbetween. But I believe the best way to avoid getting sick, is simply living life as happy as possible. *Bless you!*