Vaccine cuts risk of flu hospitalization in half in South America

(HealthDay News) — The discovery should reassure Americans ahead of next season influenzathis vaccine This year they have been reduced to Risk of hospitalization halved during winter in South Americanotify health authorities.

even better is, Influenza virus strains The viruses found in the United States so far show similar patterns to those in South America, although that could still change.

of the report Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)its English abbreviation) is based on nearly 3,000 patients hospitalized in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay from late March to early July.

On September 8, a CDC publication disclosed, “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report”. The analysis focused on certain high-risk groups, including children, people with pre-existing health conditions and the elderly.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning messaging about the flu vaccine, including new ads that suggest the vaccine can convert infections from “severe to mild.” Flu vaccines are now available. The CDC recommends their use for infants over 6 months of age, as well as for children and adults.

This is especially important for young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with pre-existing health conditions. The CDC recommends that they should get a flu shot in September or October.

COVID-19 is currently the leading respiratory virus in the United States. Meanwhile, cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are increasing in the South, CNN reports.

More information. The World Health Organization has more information about seasonal influenza.

Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, September 8, 2023; CNN.

*Cara Murez. HealthDay Reporter.health day spanish