Severe flu season predicted, low vaccine uptake, high risk groups

Summary: Experts predict a severe flu season with low vaccine uptake. Influenza cases are 1.7 times higher than last year. Children aged 6 months to 5 years are at high risk. Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone over 6 months. RSV infections are common, leading to hospitalizations in infants. Nirsevimab reduces RSV infections by 75%. COVID-19 cases expected to rise alongside flu and RSV peaks. Booster guidelines updated.

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