1 person dead of influenza, 115 confirmed cases so far in Ottawa

One person has died as influenza season continues in Ottawa.

From Sept. 1 to Jan. 3 there were 115 confirmed cases of influenza in the city, according to Ottawa Public Health.

In the same time frame last season, there were only 21 cases, but thatseason got started "much later" than usual, OPH said in a news release.

As of Dec. 31, 2016, the public health agencyhad administered7,286 influenza vaccines and distributed 256,608 dosesto physicians and other health care providers. Pharmacies were supplied by their own distributors this season.

Lastseason, OPH administered10,588 doses anddistributed 379,113, which included pharmacies.

The flu shot is still available at OPH clinics for children under fiveand their families until the end of January, as well as through physicians and participating pharmacies until February/March.