HPSC Influenza Surveillance Reports

‘In the Northern Hemisphere, influenza season commences in October and continues through to May. In general, influenza outbreaks last between 6 – 8 weeks and can affect all ages, in particular the extremes of age. Influenza surveillance can provide information that may help in the management of such an outbreak.

Influenza surveillance involves collection of both clinical and virological data. Clinical surveillance monitors the impact of the illness on the health service and the community, while virological surveillance confirms that influenza is circulating and also identifies the current strain.’

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