Influenza

Chile's flu vaccination campaign has reached 61.2% progress, exceeding the April target, but with low coverage in children, seniors, and pregnant women. Public Health Undersecretary Alejandra Pizarro urged reaching 70% in May. Over 6 million doses have been administered at more than 1,700 free sites.

Rabu, 04 Februari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Semprotan hidung yang mengirimkan antibodi spektrum luas telah menunjukkan potensi untuk mencegah infeksi dari strain flu mana pun dalam studi hewan dan studi manusia awal. Dikembangkan awalnya oleh Johnson & Johnson dan sekarang dilanjutkan oleh Leyden Labs, semprotan ini dapat menawarkan perlindungan cepat selama pandemi. Para ahli melihatnya sebagai alat berharga untuk kelompok berisiko tinggi, meskipun diperlukan pengujian lebih lanjut.

Flu cases in Sweden have doubled every week since mid-November, driven by the new K variant of the influenza virus. The Public Health Agency reports a rapid increase, with cases rising from 403 to 808 in one week. Severe cases, including deaths and intensive care admissions, have also risen from low levels.

Rabu, 10 Desember 2025 Dilaporkan oleh AI

A mutation of the influenza A virus, known as the H3N2 K subclade, has led to increased hospitalizations in Europe and the United States, though no more severe cases are reported. In Latin America, including Mexico, preventive surveillance is in place without this variant predominating. Authorities recommend vaccination for vulnerable groups amid the risk of spread.

Influenza cases in Japan averaged 14.90 per medical institution last week, surpassing the alert threshold of 10. The health ministry announced on Friday that infections are rising across all 47 prefectures, based on data from about 3,000 monitored institutions. This surge signals a potential large-scale outbreak within four weeks.

Kamis, 06 November 2025 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Severe flu cases are rising in Brazil's Southeast region and beginning to spread to Bahia, according to Fiocruz's Infogripe bulletin. The influenza A virus is the leading cause of deaths from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SRAG) in the country so far. The data covers epidemiological week 44, from October 26 to November 1.