The Flu is a respiratory infection which is caused by the influenza virus that circulates globally year by year. This flu ranges from mild to severe and sometimes it results in hospitalizations and death so this seasonal influenza has increased globally. These seasonal influenza viruses detected with A(H3N2) and A(H3N2) J.2.4.1. Alias K subclade. These subclade K viruses change from the A(H3N2) and these are detected in several countries based on available genetic sequences data. This seasonal Flu is spread in the African region, eastern Mediterranean, European region, America, south east asia, western pacific etc.
Flu Season Update
This flu has increased globally since October 2025 in the northern hemisphere countries. In the southern hemisphere, this virus is actively spreading higher than usual in this recent month and the northern hemisphere receives low spreading of this virus in the month of June to August 2025. But, this influenza has continued spreading in the months of September and November 2025. This influenza activity is shown in heavy spreading in the month of November in the tropical areas. GISRS gets the tasks to monitor these influenza viruses in all countries.
Flu Vaccine Recommended
Flu spreads globally in the 50th week and in the northern hemisphere some selected areas gets the higher cases of influenza which are North America, central america, caribbean, tropical south america, northern, western and middle africa, europe, central america, northern or western africa etc. for the protection of the flu, we an must take the flu shots from the WHO Guidelines. An Influenza Vaccine can lower the risks of the flu and its complications so you must have the vaccines.
Through these flu shots, it reduced the infection risk and getting the flu by 40% to 60% when vaccine strains are well matched to the circulated viruses. The flu shots can make your symptoms less and shorter as well as reduce the risks of deaths. According to the WHO, the vaccine is available for the adults, older people under 65 years, pregnant women, children whose age is 6 months to 5 years old, people who have chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heath diseases etc.
FAQs On Flu Season Update
Who should get the Flu shot to reduce the risks?
The WHO recommended that every child whose age is 6 months old and adults 65 years old, every person who has asthma, heart disease or other immune systems can get the Flu Shots.
Can we get the flu shots in the month of January 2026?
Yes, we can easily get the flu shots in the month of January 2026.
What are the common side effects of the flu?
The most common side effects of the flu are soreness, redness, swellings, fever, headache etc.
