Jon Bouma, the manager of Environmental Health and Communicable Disease Control with the Algoma Health Unit says testing has confirmed the first case of influenza A in the Algoma district.
Influenza can be a serious disease especially in those with other health concerns, said Bouma.
He emphasizes the best way to prevent illness is to get a flu shot.
Anyone over the age of five is encouraged to get the free flu shot from their primary healthcare provider or local pharmacy.