A New Type of flu spreads to Europe

The flu season started about four weeks ago than in previous years, and O The BSH is urging citizens to be vaccinated to reduce the risk of serious diseases, reports Guardian.

O BSH reported today that at least 27 of the 38 countries in Europe are experiencing high or very high-active <x0).

In six countries, including Ireland, Serbia, Slovenia and the United Kingdom, more than half of patients with flu-like symptoms have resulted positive.

They say infections are caused by a new seasonal type of A<x0 flu. K, which makes up 90% of all confirmed cases. However, WHO adds, there is currently no evidence that this type causes more serious illness, Kosovo Press broadcasts.

O BSH stresses that the vaccine remains the most important step in prevention.

This is especially important for those with higher risk, including the elderly, the chronically ill, pregnant women and children”, the statement said.

While school-aged children are the main drivers of broadcasting in the community, people over 65 make up most of the serious cases that we are looking for in the hospital. The flu season is expected to peak in late December or early January.

Despite the seriousness of the situation, WHO says this is not a threat to the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic.