Tag: Flu Season
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Summer Flu Outbreaks Likely Fueled by Schools, Expert Says
Summer Flu Outbreaks Tied to School Activity, Expert Explains As summer flu season peaks, an infectious diseases expert has highlighted a key driver behind the outbreaks: schools. Speaking on a recent RTHK programme, Lau Yu-lung, the chair of an infectious diseases committee, pointed to school-aged children as a major conduit for transmitting influenza during the…
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Summer Flu Outbreaks Driven by Schools, Experts Say
What’s fueling the summer flu surge? Public health officials are monitoring a wave of influenza activity that began in September and this week is being closely attributed to infections spreading in school settings. An infectious diseases expert, speaking on a recent radio program, said the summer-season outbreak appears to be primarily driven by cases among…
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Influenza in Croatia: Insights from the 2025/2026 Season (As of December 28, 2025)
Overview of the 2025/2026 influenza season in Croatia The 2025/2026 influenza season in Croatia has shown a substantial level of activity, with a total of 29,771 reported flu cases up to 28 December 2025. Of these, 5,051 were recorded in the most recent week (the 52nd week). Health authorities underscore that the late-year dip in…
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Croatia’s 2025/2026 Flu Season: Current Snapshot and What It Means for Public Health
Croatia’s Influenza Situation for 2025/2026: A Snapshot as of December The 2025/2026 influenza season in Croatia has shown a continuing burden on public health, with national surveillance reporting 29,771 flu cases up to 28 December 2025. Of these, 5,051 were recorded in the most recent week (the 52nd week). This weekly dip is notable but…
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Influenza in Croatia 2025/2026 Season: Week 52 Update
Overview: Croatia’s 2025/2026 flu season at a glance As of 28 December 2025, Croatia has logged 29,771 influenza cases for the 2025/2026 season. The 52nd week alone accounted for 5,051 cases, a number that marks a notable trend in flu activity as the year wraps up. Health authorities monitor these figures closely to assess the…
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Flu on the Rise: What to Know About the New Subclade K Variant
What’s driving the current flu surge? Public health officials report that flu activity is climbing rapidly across the United States, fueled by a newly identified variant of influenza known as subclade K. Early outbreaks in the United Kingdom, Japan, and Canada flagged the variant’s potential to spread more efficiently, and health authorities expect cases to…
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Flu Cases Surge in North Texas Amid Concern Over ‘Super Flu’ Variant
North Texas Braces for a Tough Flu Season Health officials in North Texas are sounding the alarm as influenza infections rise earlier than expected and appear to be intensifying. Local hospitals report a steady uptick in patients with flu-like symptoms, a trend that began to take shape in mid-December and has continued into the new…
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North Texas Faces Spike in Flu Cases as ‘Super Flu’ Variant Raises Alarm
North Texas Experiencing a Notable Flu Surge As temperatures dip and families settle into the winter routine, health officials in North Texas are sounding the alarm over a marked increase in influenza cases. Local hospitals and clinics report a measurable rise in patients presenting with flu-like symptoms, beginning in mid-December and accelerating through January preliminary…
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New Jersey Flu Surge: Double the Cases from Last Year as New Variant Emerges
New Jersey Experiences a Double-Digit Flu Surge Influenza is spreading rapidly across New Jersey, with state health officials reporting a dramatic increase in cases for the week ending December 27. Data show that 12,211 flu cases were recorded in that period, more than twice the number of cases from the same week a year earlier.…
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What Is the ‘Super Flu’ Spreading in Europe and the United States?
What is the ‘Super Flu’? The term “super flu” has surged in media and public discussion to describe a flu season that feels exceptionally severe. Health authorities prefer precise terminology, but the phrase generally points to a Spike in influenza activity, higher hospitalizations, and a larger share of cases caused by aggressive strains. In the…