a minute agoThe flu wave is spreading in Germany
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(a year ago)Health experts say a flu wave is under way in Germany. The Robert Koch (RKI) Institute, the German centre for monitoring and preventing diseases, said people of all ages are affected by the virus, which is spreading to Germany. RKI examines samples from people coming to doctors' offices [...]
The Robert Koch (RKI) Institute, the German centre for monitoring and preventing diseases, said people of all ages are affected by the virus, which is spreading to Germany.
RKI examines samples from people who come to doctors' offices with cold symptoms to assess how common a virus is.
Approximately, a flu epidemic begins when flu viruses are found in every fifth sample analyzed. The last week's report by the Labour Group shows this The flu RKI. A total of about 11,070 confirmed laboratory cases have been delivered within a week.
flu cases are being recorded in all age groups”, the report says.
It's unclear how long the tide will last.
There are longer and shorter flu waves “said RKI spokeswoman Susanne Glasmacher. You should take it the way it comes. ”
In some years, there has been a second wave of flu in early spring, for example in March 2023.
RKI said that it's still worth taking a flu vaccine for the winter season if you're in a danger group.
