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Triple-flu strikes against Sweden
This year's flu epidemic is gaining momentum. If trends continue, there is a risk that the infection reaches its peak just in time for winter vacation. - It is not unreasonable that it peaks in early March, says Katarina Widgren for Disease Control.
So far three circulating virus strains found in Sweden. The dominant seasonal influenza A, but swine flu is active. In addition, patients diagnosed with influenza B. The cases continue to rise, as evidenced by laboratory tests, the number of reported cases from family doctors and searches on the Health Care Guide. - We are following the situation. So far, it is not alarming, but there is an increase, says Katarina Widgren, doctors at the Infectious Diseases Institute.
Can peak in March
The trend is similar to 2006/2007 season - when the climax was reached in early March. Therefore, there is a risk that the number of cases peaks in the middle of winter holiday season. - Those who work with flu believes that it is similar to the season, so it is not unreasonable that it could be the same - that it peaks in early March. It is still not too late to get vaccinated. The vaccine bites mainly on the predominant type, season, influenza A, but is also effective against swine flu. However, protecting the less well against influenza B. What else can we do to avoid getting sick? - Wash hands with soap and water. Meet not people that you know is sick.