The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published Influenza Update N° 447, which reported influenza detections decreased further in the northern hemisphere. In contrast, some countries in the southern hemisphere reported an increase in recent weeks.
In the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere, influenza activity continued to decrease and was reported at low levels or below the seasonal threshold in most reporting countries.
As of June 12, 2023, the WHO confirmed in Oceania, influenza activity increased slightly, following trends similar to previous seasons.
Not Much Flu to Discuss
Not Much Flu to Discuss
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published Influenza Update N° 447, which reported influenza detections decreased further in the northern hemisphere. In contrast, some countries in the southern hemisphere reported an increase in recent weeks.
In the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere, influenza activity continued to decrease and was reported at low levels or below the seasonal threshold in most reporting countries.
As of June 12, 2023, the WHO confirmed in Oceania, influenza activity increased slightly, following trends similar to previous seasons.
Which Country Needs a Chikungunya Vaccine
During the first months of 2023, significant chikungunya fever outbreaks were recorded in South America, Central America, and Asia.
On June 10, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) published an Epidemiological Update regarding chikungunya outbreaks in the Region of the Americas.
Early this year, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control published a worldwide overview of chikungunya outbreaks.
Both of these reports highlight an outbreak in Paraguay.
Should Florida Follow Costa Rica's Malaria Elimination Strategy
Malaria is one of the world's most significant public health problems, and it could become a concern in the State of Florida.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed a sporadic, locally-acquired malaria case in Sarasota and Manatee Counties on June 2, 2023. This person is currently recovering from this malaria infection.
Florida's Department of Health (DOH) stated it is working closely with local partners to prevent further malaria transmission. It has conducted aerial and truck spraying where the recent malaria case lives.
FDA Advisers Meet to Decide Next COVID-19 Booster Shot
In a briefing paper, scientists say redesigned boosters should target at least one variant of the XBB strains