It is not finished ! The flu epidemic in France is on the rise once more due to a rare strain of the virus: the B Victoria virus. The majority of influenza viruses circulating in mainland France are type B Victoria and are not included in the composition of the vaccine currently available, report various media, including AFP. Although it is not more virulent, influenza B particularly affects young people. According to Christine Campese, epidemiologist at Public Health France, quoted by Le Point, the strain “is spreading especially among children”, a part of the population who had so far avoided the virus “and who is free from this last “. “These are sporadic waves […] since it’s been a long time since we’ve seen this flu. It is extremely tricky since it can contaminate people who already had [attrapé] the flu in October by giving all the possible flu symptoms: high fevers, body aches, etc. “Said infectious disease specialist Benjamin Davido. First extended until February 28, the current seasonal flu vaccination campaign has been extended once more until March 31, 2023. Until now, the annual flu vaccination was mainly recommended for older people. , i.e. to everyone over 65. A recent opinion from the High Authority for Health recommends vaccinating young children; which marks a change within the health authorities, following years of debate on the individual and collective interest of mass vaccinating children once morest the flu. From now on, it is recommended to vaccinate children… especially to protect older adults.
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