Caution is needed – we looked only at data from England, whereas other countries might see quite different trends (e.g., bsky.app/profile/cmye...). Historical experience with early H3N2 seasons is also worth bearing in mind: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... (1989/90 season).
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pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Lessons from 40 years' surveillance of influenza in England and Wales
The influenza virus continues to pose a significant threat to public health throughout the world. Current avian influenza outbreaks in humans have heightened the need for improved surveillance and planning. Despite recent advances in the development ...
@cmyeaton.bsky.socialIn Texas' public health region 6/5S, which includes Houston, the number of emergency department visits for influenza is already almost on par with the *peak* of last year.
