Feb 28, 2025 · 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.

Mar 25, 2025 · 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.

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 …

Jan 22, 2025 · Since the official start of the seasonal influenza epidemic in late November 2024, indicators of respiratory infections have continued to rise across the WHO European Region. While the magnitude of the influenza season is within the expected range, it is important for health authorities and individuals to remain active in limiting the spread and protecting the most …

Feb 28, 2025 · The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced the recommendations for the viral composition of influenza vaccines for the 2025–2026 influenza season in the northern hemisphere. The announcement was made at an information session at the end of a 4-day meeting on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines, a meeting that is held twice annually.

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 …

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.

Mar 13, 2025 · 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.

How can I avoid getting the flu? Databases and tools. Influenza update, country profiles; FluNet; Surveillance - situation reports; Initiatives and groups. Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework (PIP) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Resolutions and …

Feb 27, 2025 · Recommendations for the composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2025-2026 northern hemisphere influenza season; and; Review of the need and subsequent selection of new A(H5), A(H9) and other subtype or variant viruses for the development of new candidate vaccine viruses for pandemic preparedness purposes.