US EditionIsle of Man Government - Residents Urged to Prepare for Early Flu Season
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The flu season risks coming early this year. And a new mutation means we could face a tougher season than usual. “I would like to urge everyone who is recommended a flu vaccination to go and get vaccinated now,” says Erik Sturegård, the new acting state epidemiologist.
Isle of Man Government - Residents urged to prepare for early flu season
Flu cases in the UK are rising earlier than expected this year, prompting advice for residents to take steps to reduce their risk of infection and to be vaccinated if eligible. While the Isle of Man is not currently experiencing the same increase in flu cases as the UK, residents are reminded to remain vigilant, especially as the festive period approaches. Typically, flu levels in the UK begin to rise above 10% in late November. However, this ye…
“We are seeing flu being diagnosed much earlier this year than usual, and that means time is of the essence,” said Edoardo Colzani, head of the department
Flu cases in Europe have started to rise 3-4 weeks earlier than in previous years, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned. According to the ECDC, a newly emerged strain of influenza A(H3N2), the so-called K subunit, is responsible for the spread this season, and the ECDC is therefore recommending that those eligible for vaccination should get vaccinated immediately. As this year's flu season has started much ear…
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