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On the eve of flu season/ Public health experts: It could be very tough for Europe

2025-10-25 22:09:00, Shëndeti CNA

On the eve of flu season/ Public health experts: It could be very tough for

It is difficult to predict how severe each year's flu season will be, but public health experts say it could be severe in Europe due to low vaccination rates and early signals from countries as far away as Japan and Australia.

Since mid-October, the number of patients with flu-like respiratory symptoms remains low but is increasing in most countries, as expected for this time of year, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), which tracks flu activity in the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

The flu season in Europe typically runs from mid-November to the end of May, but seasonal patterns may have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

ECDC data shows that 11 countries are reporting sporadic flu activity. Meanwhile, in the UK, health officials have warned that flu levels are already rising, particularly among children.

Health experts are now watching for signs of early flu outbreaks in places where people have close contact with each other, such as schools, aged care facilities and prisons, to determine when flu season really begins. This can vary depending on the country.

Officials are also monitoring which strains of flu are emerging. Last year, the H1 and H3 strains of influenza A, along with influenza B/Victoria, were the main strains in most of Europe.

 

 

 

 





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