Flu wave rolls on: Influenza infections explode in Austria!

Flu wave rolls on: Influenza infections explode in Austria!

Wien, Österreich - In Austria, the flu wave started with full swing! According to the MedUni Vienna, there was an alarming increase of over four times the "real flu" in clinical samples compared to the previous week last week. This drastic increase makes it clear that the Influenza season 2024/2025 has officially started. The tribes influenza A (H1N1) PDM09 and influenza B. Surprisingly are particularly widespread, the circulating viruses agree with those selected for this year's flu vaccination, which gives hope that vaccinations are effective. In the previous week, the health insurance company ÖGK reported 905 sick leave due to influenza and almost 72,000 with flu infections.

ÖGK chief doctor Andreas Krauter urgently advises a vaccination that is free for all Austrian citizens. Particularly endangered groups such as infants, pregnant women, as well as people with chronic illnesses and over 60-year-olds should be vaccinated. By December 15, 844,000 flu vaccinations were recorded, but this is less than ten percent of the total population. The flu wave usually reaches its peak in February and has demanded up to 4,000 lives in recent years, which underlines the importance of vaccination. An increase in influenza activity can also be observed in other European countries such as Ireland, Norway and France, such as diabetes.at confirmed.

The Situation is getting serious!

The MedUni Vienna emphasizes the increasing spread of influenza virus in Austria. The data collected weekly show an alarming increase in flu -like diseases (ILI). A detailed look at the corresponding numbers reveals the urgency of actively combating this disease. Against this background, the implementation of flu vaccinations is more urgent than ever to avoid serious illnesses.