Health Protection Agency HPA states that 19 cases of Influenza have been reported in the country so far this year.
HPA said today that the number of Influenza cases reported so far this year is higher compared to the last two months of 2023. The Agency noted that Influenza, as well as COVID-19 cases, have increased in neighboring countries too.
It stated that many locals traveled abroad during the school holidays and that this might be one of the reasons for the influx in Influenza cases.
HPA said that Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that spreads rampantly during particular periods in a year. It said that the most common types of Influenza were H3N2, H1N1, and Influenza B.
The Agency statistics revealed that so far this month 10 cases of H3N2 Influenza as well as 8 cases of H1N1 Influenza and 1 case of Influenza B were reported.
Symptoms of Influenza include;
- Fever*/feeling feverish or chills
- Cough
- Sore Throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Muscle or body aches
- Headaches
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea though it is more common in children than adults
HPA has urged the public to seek medical attention if they have had a fever for more than three days.
