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Global seasonal influenza vaccination efforts

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2026-09-17 03:01 UTC → 2026-09-22 04:34 UTC · added removed

Health authorities in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and Australia are managing continue to manage seasonal influenza preparedness and rising case numbers. In early September, the UK UK, the Health Security Agency previously noted that flu lower vaccine uptake among primary school children was lower than pre-pandemic levels, children, prompting the launch of school immunisation sessions. Simultaneously, medical professionals in the UAE reported a surge in demand for vaccines following school reopenings, as parents sought to protect children before peak infection periods. By mid-September, health officials in Australia reported a significant spike in influenza cases, with In Australia, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District seeing reported more than 1,300 confirmed cases in August, nearly triple compared to the previous month. July figures. Dr. Bart Willems noted that while many associate flu season with early winter, surveillance shows increasing activity across New South Wales, including rising emergency department presentations. In response to shifting seasonal activity, experts in both Australia and the UAE have UAE, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has urged residents to vaccinate, noting the public vaccine can provide up to seek vaccinations, emphasizing that ‘90 per cent protection against clinical illness in healthy adults’. The 2026–27 campaign targets priority groups such as pregnant women, children, the elderly, and healthcare workers. Dr. Malaz Yabrodi advised vaccination should occur before the expected surge in December and January, as immunity takes approximately two weeks to develop and is critical develop. Medical professionals in the UAE have also reported an early wave of influenza A infections following school reopenings. Some schools have reported cases across various year levels, leading to advice that symptomatic children remain home until they are fever-free for preventing serious illness during upcoming surges. at least 24 hours without medication. Pediatricians noted that symptoms, including high fever and fatigue, can last between 7 to 10 days.

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