Covid moves Spain into epidemic phase before flu has even started
If you’ve had a scratchy throat or a cough that won’t shift this week, you’re far from alone. Spain’s respiratory […]
Spain has officially entered an epidemic phase for respiratory infections, driven primarily by Covid-19, according to the latest data from the Carlos III Health Institute's SiVIRA system. The weekly count of respiratory infections rose from 373 to 478.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants between September 21 and 27, 2023, with Covid accounting for 27.2% of positive samples in GP surgeries.
Flu, however, remains below the epidemic threshold, with only 4.1% of samples testing positive. Hospital admissions for severe acute respiratory infection remained stable, while Covid cases rose to 21% of tested hospital patients, compared to 15.3% the previous week. Despite the rise in Covid cases, the nationwide flu campaign is still in its early stages, starting September 28 in Catalonia and October 26 nationwide.
With flu still not at epidemic levels, it's advised to check with local health centers about vaccination schedules and potential simultaneous administration of flu and Covid vaccines.
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