Influenza (Seasonal) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 3, 2023 · Seasonal influenza (the flu) is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. It is common in all parts of the world. Most people recover without treatment. Influenza spreads easily between people when they cough or sneeze. Vaccination is the best way to prevent the disease.
Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition …
Feb 23, 2024 · The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced the recommendations for the viral composition of influenza vaccines for the 2024-2025 influenza season in the northern hemisphere. The announcement was made at an information session after a 4-day meeting on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines. The meeting is held twice annually, once for the southern and once for the northern ...
Five simple steps to protect against flu - World Health …
Nov 13, 2019 · Remember: a flu vaccine cannot give you flu. To feel achy or feverish after vaccination is a completely normal and natural reaction, and generally lasts only a day or two. Wash your hands regularly. Clean hands protect against many infections, including flu. Keeping your hands clean is an easy way to keep yourself and your family healthy.
Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition …
Sep 27, 2024 · The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced the recommendations for the viral composition of influenza vaccines for the 2025 influenza season in the southern hemisphere. The announcement was made at an information session after a 4-day meeting on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines. The meeting is held twice annually, once for the southern and once for the northern hemisphere.
Influenza seasonal - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 16, 2024 · Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses which circulate in all parts of the world. It is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and joint pain, severe malaise (feeling unwell), sore throat and a runny nose. The cough can be severe and can last two or more weeks.
Influenza (seasonal) in Viet Nam - World Health Organization (WHO)
May 16, 2015 · Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses which circulate in all parts of the world.
Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in …
Feb 23, 2024 · The WHO recommends that trivalent vaccines for use in the 2024-2025 northern hemisphere influenza season contain the following: Egg-based vaccines. an A/Victoria/4897/2022 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus; an A/Thailand/8/2022 (H3N2)-like virus; and ; a B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus. Cell culture- or recombinant-based vaccines
Episode #131 - Flu season is here. Are you ready?
VGS So for our audiences who may be watching from different parts of the world, whenever their flu season is, how can they protect themselves? SG There are several ways you can protect yourself from seasonal influenza. Washing your hands regularly, staying in well-ventilated areas, and if you’re medically vulnerable, so if you are a member of ...
This winter’s flu season epidemic has started – what we know so …
Dec 25, 2021 · In the week commencing 13 December the number of flu cases (caused by the influenza virus) detected in the WHO European Region was above what we would normally expect to find in the population for the second week in a row, which indicates the so-called flu season epidemic has started.In any given year 5–15% of the population is affected by influenza, leading to 3–5 million cases of severe ...
Influenza (seasonal) WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 4, 2024 · Influenza (flu) is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that spreads easily through close contact with an infected person. The virus can be passed on from an infected person’s mouth or nose in droplets when they speak, cough and sneeze.