ROCHESTER / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The number of flu cases is increasing rapidly in Monroe County, New York, due to the spread of a new flu strain called Subclade K. Health experts are warning of a potentially severe flu season that could be comparable to last year. Health authorities strongly recommend vaccination to minimize the risk of infection.
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In Monroe County, New York, health officials are seeing an alarming increase in flu cases due to the spread of a new flu strain called Subclade K. This development could lead to a particularly severe flu season, comparable to last year, when the H3N2 strain was responsible for numerous illnesses. The current situation is supported by data from the region’s respiratory disease surveillance dashboard, which shows a significant increase in positive cases in November.
Between November 23 and 29, 456 positive flu cases were reported, a significant increase compared to the previous week’s 275 cases. The comparison is even more striking with the week from November 9th to 15th, in which only 89 cases were registered. These numbers illustrate the rapid spread of the virus and the need to take preventative measures.
Danielle Webster, associate director of outpatient pharmacy at Highland Hospital, emphasizes the importance of getting the flu shot. She explains that it is not too late to get vaccinated, especially with the holidays approaching, when large gatherings of people could increase the risk of virus transmission. The health authorities also recommend using telemedicine or emergency rooms for respiratory illnesses in order to avoid long waiting times in hospitals.
Concern about the spread of the virus is high during the holidays as many people come into close contact with friends and family. One resident expressed concern that not everyone may be vaccinated, increasing the risk of infection. Health authorities are appealing to the population to take the vaccination seriously and take precautionary measures to contain the spread of the virus.
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