This winter’s flu season epidemic has started – what we know so far and what needs to be done to control it

Published By Europa [English], Sun, Jan 2, 2022 6:00 AM


Seasonal influenza is a preventable infectious disease with mostly respiratory symptoms. It is caused by influenza virus and is easily transmitted, predominantly via the droplet and contact routes and by indirect spread from respiratory secretions on hands etc.

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