2023-2024 Season Forecast and Vaccinations

As many people know, Due to our indoor living habits, and according to some studies, cold facilitates the onset of colds because our bodies are more sensitive to infections.. The obvious example is rhinovirus, the leading cause of colds. Flu season has just begun What followed was a vaccination campaign against this great adversary.

But what exactly is the flu?

Seasonal influenza is an acute viral infection that is prevalent around the world. According to the World Health Organization, it is a viral infection of the nose and throat that typically causes fever, cough (usually dry), muscle pain, and general malaise.Although usually not serious For people at high risk for other illnesses, the flu can be deadly and sometimes fatal. It is estimated that epidemics cause up to 5 million serious cases each year, including about 500,000 deaths.

Similar to coronavirus, it has a high incidence in asymptomatic people. The time from infection to onset of disease is 1 to 4 days. Although most people go to a clinic to be diagnosed, other respiratory viruses, such as rhinovirus, can cause flu-like syndromes, making diagnosis difficult.

cold affects spread

Seasonal influenza spreads easily and quickly In settings such as schools, gyms and nursing homes during winter. When coughing or sneezing, an infected person spreads infectious droplets into the air, which can then be inhaled by others.

What does winter 2023 look like?

The flu season in Europe has just begun. Take Spain as an example, Although case numbers already appear to be increasing rapidly, their peak is between the second week of January and the second week of FebruaryAccording to the latest information released by the Spanish Influenza Surveillance System. in winter, People spend more time indoors with closed windows and lack of ventilation. Shorter days and lack of sunlight can cause lower levels of vitamin D and melatonin.

In light of the recent alarm over COVID-19 cases and the upcoming winter, Vaccination campaign has begun This is done against the backdrop of the virus coexisting with new coronavirus cases.

One clue, though not a sure thing: Temperatures this winter may be significantly above normal
Our European reference model predicts a warmer than normal winter in Spain. On average, these records are likely to be 1 to 2 degrees Celsius warmer than those recorded in recent decades. This hypothetical prevalence of warm weather could reduce exposure to the virus.But yes

Activities 2023-2024

The Interregional Committee on National Health Systems has published a document containing recommendations for seasonal vaccinations during 2023 and 2024.The advice is basically Strengthen protection of the most vulnerable people and health personnel to reduce the impact of this disease.

The first doses will be administered at the end of September, but it will be available throughout October.However, from the perspective of the Public Health Commission itself They have warned that deadlines are indicative and that each autonomous region will set its own exact vaccination dates.

As a novelty, Included in vaccination target groups this year arrive Population of children aged 6 to 59 monthsexist People aged 5 to 59 Who raised the age? Increased risk of complications from influenza, Students interning at the medical center And to People who have direct occupational contact with animals.