Corona on the rise: Flu alarm in NRW - vaccination willingness drops!

Corona on the rise: Flu alarm in NRW - vaccination willingness drops!

alarming news from North Rhine-Westphalia: Acute respiratory diseases shoot up! Coughing, sore throat and fever are only the harbing of what many find worrying. Because Corona is currently ruling under the acute respiratory diseases (ARE). Statistics of the State Center Health (LZG) show that Corona cases confirmed by the end of the 40th calendar week over 3,126, while the influenza viruses were only detected 87 times!

The numbers have exploded compared to the first reports of this season. In the 40 week, the numbers were 41 influenza cases and 1,226 Corona cases, but only a week later the number of Corona cases rose to terrifying 1,900! These seasonal outbursts could continue to intensify in the coming months. Forecasts indicate that Corona initially circumnavigated, followed by a possible influenza high at the turn of the year. The flu season is known to reach its climax only in February!

vaccination alarm: "vaccination fatigue" grabs!

The shock messages do not let up: Despite this alarming increase in covid cases, the willingness to vaccinate against Corona has dropped to a minimum. The general practitioner association Westfalen-Lippe reports that numerous infections were identified by the patients themselves through self-tests, while the practices still test for specific inquiries! While many people can be vaccinated against flu, the Corona vaccination reaches a deep. The North Rhine's General Practitioners Association warns of "vaccination fatigue" because after numerous vaccinations in the past, the citizens no longer act so actively.

doctors do not rise: Paintings against flu and corona have been carried out in the practices since the beginning of October, especially for endangered groups such as chronically ill, seniors, pregnant women and professional groups with high risk. Vaccination hours will be offered extra in the next few weeks! So if you are still hesitation, you have the opportunity to protect yourself before the wave really breaks off!