Current local respiratory illnesses are unlikely to be influenza UVA epidemiologist says
Dr Costi Sifri reported that national influenza activity remains low and noted that this season's vaccine appears to match strains from the Southern hemisphere well.
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Respiratory illnesses currently affecting residents in Charlottesville, Virginia, are likely not influenza, Cville Right Now reported. Dr. Costi Sifri, the chief of epidemiology at the University of Virginia Hospital, stated that national measures of influenza-like illness remain relatively low. [1]
Dr. Sifri noted that other respiratory viruses can cause similar symptoms to the flu during this time. He emphasized that vaccination remains the most effective preventative measure against seasonal influenza. [1]
Early indicators suggest that the current season's vaccine is a strong match for the primary strain observed in the Southern hemisphere, which serves as a bellwether for global flu patterns. [1]
The University of Virginia Hospital network includes the UVA Children's Hospital in Charlottesville, an acute care facility affiliated with the University of Virginia School of Medicine that features 112 pediatric beds. [2]
In short
- National measures of influenza-like illness are currently relatively low.
- Dr. Costi Sifri stated local respiratory cases in Charlottesville are likely not the flu.
- This season's flu vaccine appears early to be a good match with Southern hemisphere strains.
Sources
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- [1]UVA Hospital chief epidemiologist: Local respiratory illness isn’t the fluCville Right Now, 10h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]UVA Children's Hospital on Wikipedia
- [3]COVID-19 on Wikipedia
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