Epidemiological Situation: Ongoing Flu Outbreak in Réunion

Since June, there has been an increase in consultations for flu-like symptoms in private practices, emergency rooms, and the SAMU, along with an increase in the number of influenza viruses isolated in Réunion. In addition, two people have been hospitalized in intensive care with a severe form of flu that has been virologically confirmed.

Key points:

• Ongoing flu outbreak in Réunion: two severe cases hospitalized in intensive care

• Co-circulation of influenza A (H3N2) and B viruses

• Flu vaccination campaign underway