Virologist urges vaccination
Some releif after scare
Number of flu patients treated in hospitals more than doubles
ILI per 100,000 population at record high
Holidays may bring a deceptive relief
For the first time in the current season of respiratory infections
But the situation is still a lot better than in the past two seasons
30% of patients are under two years of age
One fifth of SARI patients under 2 years of age
Don't let the numbers fool you!
Almost 100 people in hospital already, more than one third with Covid
How much worse was this season than the previous ones?
Hepatitis A cases up almost 7 times in annual terms
With respiratory season winding down
RSV puts most people in hospital, mostly babies
80% of RSV patients admitted to hospital under the age of two
Three quarters of RSV patients in hospital are under 2 years of age
Hospital admissions due to influenza remain high, 60+ age group affected badly
Number of influenza-like illnesses per 100,000 population at an all-time high
Influenza remains main cause of hospitalisation