Tag: Flu Season
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Hospital Visitor Restrictions in Cork and Laois as Flu Surges
Flu Prompts Visitor Restrictions in Cork and Laois Hospitals across Cork and Laois have tightened visitor access in response to a surge in influenza cases. The developments aim to limit the spread of the virus within healthcare facilities while ensuring patients receive appropriate care and attention. The restrictions are part of routine infection control measures…
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Why This Flu Season Feels Worse: Mutated Variant and the Global Surge Explained
Why this flu season feels worse this year Across the globe, people are reporting more severe flu symptoms, higher hospitalization rates, and longer absences from work and school. Health systems in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and parts of Europe are bracing for a challenging winter as doctors monitor a highly mutated…
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Why Flu Is Hitting Hard This Year: What the Mutated Variant Means for You
Why this flu season feels worse than usual Across multiple countries, health systems are seeing a surge in influenza cases that’s more intense than recent years. Hospitals report higher numbers of admissions, more severe symptoms, and longer recovery times. While flu is a familiar annual threat, a combination of a highly mutated variant and gaps…
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Ontario Flu Season Peaks Over Holidays, Health Minister Says
Ontario’s Flu Season Peaks Over the Holidays, Officials Say Ontario’s health minister has stated that this year’s flu season has been “particularly challenging” and appears to have peaked during the holiday period. While officials acknowledge the severity of the season, they have not disclosed why the government did not convene a public briefing with the…
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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…