In Russia, there is a noticeable increase in the incidence of SARS — 128.1 cases per 10 thousand population. According to Rospotrebnadzor and the Smorodintsev Influenza Research Institute, this is 83% higher than the "baseline" line. Given the active spread of three viruses at once, experts characterize Growth stability: influenza, COVID and SARS are spreading in Russia the situation is like a pandemic.
Rospotrebnadzor reports that in 46 regions of the Russian Federation, the incidence rates already exceed the national average. A gradual increase has been observed since the beginning of November, and this is despite an active vaccination campaign. By December 10, almost 52.5% of the total population of the country had been vaccinated against influenza, the ministry said.
Currently, influenza A and its subspecies H3N2 are dominant. The H1N1 variant is less widespread. They cause influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial infection (an acute viral disease that affects the lower respiratory tract).
According to Anatoly Altstein, Professor of Virology at the N.F. Gamalei Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, cases of mixed infections when a person is infected with several diseases at the same time are extremely rare.
To protect against seasonal viruses, doctors recommend getting vaccinated with an updated vaccine developed for new strains. First of all, this applies to the elderly, who are in the highest risk group.
