Flu wave on the march: Experts warn of a healthy alarm!

Flu wave on the march: Experts warn of a healthy alarm!

Wien, Österreich - experts warn of an upcoming flu wave in Austria, which could reach its peak in January 2024. According to the diagnostic influenza network Austria (DINÖ), the first indicators of influenza show a sporadic activity in particular. Infection cases have already been reported in countries such as Norway, France and the Netherlands. In Austria, the figures of the sick reports rise due to flu infections, whereby the current statistics from the ÖGK show that of a total of 268,100 sick reports, 75,172 of these diseases are eliminated. Virologist Monika Redlberger-Fritz from the MedUni Vienna emphasizes that "Orange" alarm levels have already been achieved in Vienna and Upper Austria, which indicates an early increase in the infections immediately after the Christmas holidays, reported oe24.at .

As the Vienna Health Association (Wigev) continues, it can be assumed from an increase in flu and RSV virus cases (respiratory syncytial virus) in Vienna. These viruses represent a serious health risk, especially for toddlers and infants. Important symptoms with flu are high fever, physical weakness and cough, while RSV typically coughs, runny nose and difficult breathing with drinking weakness in infants. Florian Knipp, head of the children's and youth department in the Favorite Clinic, strongly recommends vaccinations against the flu and emphasizes the need to see a doctor as soon as possible, such as MeinDZIRK.AT emphasized in its reporting.

The latest disease statistics show an increase in sick leave due to acute respiratory diseases in the current calendar week. Wigev and the ÖGK warn of increased stress on the children's stations, which underlines the urgent recommendation for risk groups, including pregnant and older people. Access to free vaccinations in Austria offers a valuable opportunity to counter the upcoming flu wave and to achieve a broader immunity among the population.