Longer and more aggressive flu, full emergency room at Santobono, admissions doubled

DAfter a brief drop in infections due to school closures for the holidays, flu cases began to rise again in early January.

However, the intensity of this flu wave remains normal compared to the last pre-pandemic years. This is what emerged from the latest RespiVirNet report from the Istituto Superiore di Sanità.

Doubling of visits to the emergency room

What worries experts is the significant increase in visits to the emergency room. As underlined by the head doctor Vincenzo Tipo, of the Santobono, “Emergency room full. Accesses doubled”. This confirms the need to carefully monitor the situation, also considering the extraordinary influxes into hospitals.

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Trends and forecasts

The report provides indications that the influenza context is more prolonged and aggressive. The data collected suggests that citizens must remain vigilant and take preventive measures to protect their health and that of the community.

Constant monitoring and timely information are essential to effectively address this flu season.