But Dr. David Goldfarb at BC Children's Hospital says evidence from the Southern Hemisphere suggests influenza B, which can affect children worse than adults, will be particularly prevalent this year.
He's not expecting such an intense respiratory illness season this year, although it's still important to get the shot. "Right now, there's not anything that would suggest parents need to make any big changes around guidance related to this specific variant," he said.
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