LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The coming flu season could be more severe due to a possible mismatch between the vaccine and circulating virus strains. Experts warn of an increased risk, particularly due to the low vaccination rate and the upcoming holidays, which increase the risk of the spread of respiratory diseases.
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The upcoming flu season could be more severe due to a possible mismatch between the vaccine and circulating virus strains. Experts warn of an increased risk, particularly due to the low vaccination rate and the upcoming holidays, which increase the risk of the spread of respiratory diseases. The H1N1 strain that is currently primarily observed in the United States is the one that matches the current vaccine. But the situation could change if the H3N2 subtype K, which dominates in other parts of the world, becomes more important.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that flu cases in the United States are currently low but rising. The dominance of the H3N2 strain could lead to a more severe flu season, as this strain is known to be more problematic. However, the vaccine continues to provide protection by reducing the severity of disease and preventing hospitalizations. In the UK, the current vaccine has shown 70-75% effectiveness in children and 30-40% in adults.
The low vaccination rate in the United States, where at least two million fewer shots have been administered than in the past, could worsen the situation. The spread of vaccine skepticism, including by some health care leaders, has shaken confidence in the vaccination system. In Australia, where vaccination rates have also fallen, over 443,000 flu cases have been recorded, a national record.
To protect yourself from the flu, it is recommended to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Pamela Gomez, a respiratory disease epidemiologist, emphasizes the importance of vaccination, even if the vaccine does not perfectly match the circulating strains. In addition to vaccination, basic hygiene measures such as regular handwashing and avoiding crowds are crucial to prevent the spread of the virus.
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