Influenza incidence in Vigo reaches highest level in nearly 5 years

this influenza incidence This is the largest in the past five years vigo area and generally in Galiciaand 2,474 enrollment Since flu season, all were Type A, 109 people were admitted to the ICU and 73 died (although only 23 are thought to have been directly caused by the virus). One season does not count, 2020-2021, because there was not a single case of influenza due to the pandemic.

There has not been an infection of this magnitude since 2010.

In Galicia, the only exception was the 2017-2018 season, when there were 3,849 hospital admissions and no less than 257 related deaths. However, infections, hospital admissions and deaths will continue to grow this year because we are still at the peak of the epidemic, which usually does not subside until late February or March. The trend started to decline in Galicia, where primary school attendance fell by 21%, but in the over-65 age group the decline was smaller, at just 2%.

Experts point out that the number of cases is so high because During the pandemic, people have less exposure to the virus

and lost some immunity. At the same time, vaccination participation rates are low in some target groups, especially those between 60 and 70 years old, as only half of them have been vaccinated, and vaccination compliance among health care workers is lower than A few years ago. Vaccinations are still available as the campaign has been extended to January 26 next year.

Healthy Areas in Vigo 102,168 people aged 60 and over have been vaccinated, this number represents 60% of the candidates. These are the data provided by Sergas on January 8th. Coverage varies by age: coverage reaches 80% for those over 80 years old, and remains at 52% for those over 60 years old.

This situation is reflected in income.There are 8 people in Cunqueiro on Christmas Eve and after Christmas Day Admitted to ICU due to influenza 90% of them have not been vaccinated.