New strains of influenza became known
New strains of influenza became known
New strains could intensify the upcoming epidemiological season.
The PHC Surveillance Organization has reported that this year the WHO makes a forecast for the circulation of 4 strains of influenza A and B viruses:
- A-like virus - Victoria (2570/2019 (H1N1) pdm09);
- A-like virus - Cambodia (e0826360 / 2020 (H3N2));
- B-like virus - Washington (02/2019 (line B Victoria));
- B-like virus - Phuket (3073/2013 (line B / Yamagata)).
Tetravalent influenza vaccines, intended for use in the upcoming epidemiological season, are able to protect the people against these strains. We are expecting 3 such vaccines: Vaxigrip Tetra, Influvak Tetra and Jis Flu Quadrivalent. Currently, the first two biological products for the prevention of influenza are undergoing state quality control. According to forecasts of the Public Health Centre, the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 may be more than 100 thousand patients per week. The scientists report that the peak incidence may be in October to November.
Source: Public Health Centre of Ukraine