Flu, 12 thousand infected in one week / Epidemiologists: Children are the most at risk, the peak is expected in January

“Type A flu is circulating. The same type that is spreading across the entire European continent. These are only the first cases and there is not enough data yet regarding severity. So far, the cases are mild, and hospitalizations, both pediatric and adult, are minimal.

Alongside the circulation of the flu, Covid is also present. Regarding upper and lower respiratory infections, a normal and expected upward trend has begun; there are 12 thousand infection cases,” he stated.

The rising trend of respiratory infections is expected to continue until the end of January and the beginning of February, when it is expected to reach its peak. This is also the period during which epidemiologists expect the flu to peak.

“From many years of experience in our country, the peak of flu circulation is reached from early January to early February.

What is important and what distinguishes it from COVID is the high temperature reaching 38 degrees or higher, even up to 40, intense muscle pain, runny nose, redness and watery eyes, strong cough, and pronounced weakness,” he said.

The viruses currently circulating have affected all age groups, but according to specialists, they are most widespread among young children.

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