There are 4 flu strains circulating this season: docs inform us what to organize for

This fall and winter, 4 strains of influenza will flow into in Ukraine. That is the forecast of the World Well being Group (WHO).

This was reported by the Lviv Regional Middle for Illness Management and Prevention of the Ministry of Well being of Ukraine on Telegram. Sure, this season the next strains of influenza viruses are anticipated in Ukraine:

– influenza virus A/Victoria/4897/2022 (H1N1) pdm09;

– influenza virus A/Darwin/9/2021 (H3N2);

– influenza virus B/Austria/1359417/2021 (line B/Victoria);

– influenza virus B/Phuket/3073/2013 (lineage B/Yamagata).

“It’s these strains that will probably be included within the quadrivalent flu vaccines that will probably be used this epidemic season. We expect the vaccine in pharmacies,” the message says.

To begin with, docs suggest getting vaccinated towards influenza for folks in danger. These are, specifically, individuals over 60 years of age, youngsters from six months of age, pregnant ladies, folks with persistent ailments and representatives of an occupational threat group (docs, academics, navy personnel, sellers, and so on.).