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Bye Bye Flu Season

March 23, 2023 • 5:49 pm CDT
WHO Influenza Report 441 March 20, 2023
(Precision Vaccinations News)

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published Influenza Update N° 441, confirming influenza activity continued to decrease following the peak in late 2022.

In the countries of North America, most indicators of influenza activity were at levels typically observed towards the end of the flu season.

Influenza A viruses predominated overall, with influenza A(H3N2) accounting for most subtyped influenza A viruses in the United States, whereas influenza A and B viruses circulated similarly in Canada.

And in Europe, out of 39 countries, 17 reported high or moderate intensity, and over half continued to report widespread activity.

Overall, influenza B viruses were predominated in both sentinel and non-sentinel surveillance as all subregions experienced a wave of influenza B activity after an initial influenza A surge.

While the Northern Hemishpere flu season is ending, the WHO's data on March 20, 2023, indicates the Southern Hemishpere is just starting.

For international travelers, the means another flu shot may be needed when visiting countries such as Brazil, Peru, or Argentina later this year.

Community pharmacies in the U.S. generally offer influenza vaccines throughout the year.

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