Epidemiological Situation

The southern hemisphere winter is setting in on Réunion, and with it, flu-like symptoms are on the rise. Over the past month, there has been a slight seasonal increase in visits to private practices for flu-like symptoms, accompanied by an increase in the number of influenza viruses isolated on Réunion.

Key points:

• Surveillance indicators showing a slight increase

• Isolated viruses: co-circulation of non-H1N1 type A viruses (currently undergoing subtyping) and type B viruses

• Flu vaccination campaign underway