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Flu Epidemic Reaches Peak as Hospital Pressure Eases

Flu Epidemic Reaches Peak as Hospital Pressure Eases

The incidence of this illness halts its growth, reaching 123 cases per 100,000 inhabitants

Álvaro Soto

Madrid

Jueves, 23 de enero 2025, 18:00

The flu epidemic appears to have reached its peak in mid-January, as predicted by epidemiologists. The incidence of this virus was recorded at 123 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the week of January 13 to 19, slightly above the 120 cases from the previous week, according to the report from the Carlos III Institute with the latest available data. This slight variation indicates that the growth rate of the disease has almost come to a halt, whereas in previous weeks, infection rates were doubling every seven days.

Thus, while the flu is nearing its peak, epidemiologists issue a warning: the incidence continues to rise among the pediatric population, which could be followed by a resurgence in other age groups, something not to be ruled out, as in other seasons, two peaks have been reached at different times. Additionally, surveillance systems have detected an increase in positivity for flu A. Therefore, upcoming reports will need to confirm the positive data of this latest document.

Overall, respiratory illnesses are already showing a downward trend in Spain. The combined rate of acute respiratory infections (flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus) stands at 804 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, compared to 809 cases the previous week. COVID-19 remains at very low levels (seven cases), but similar to the flu, bronchiolitis is on the rise among children under five years old.

The decline in respiratory infections is providing relief to healthcare pressure. The hospitalization rate for respiratory diseases has decreased to 20 cases per 100,000 inhabitants compared to 24 the previous week. Hospitalized flu cases show 27.4% pneumonia, 5.6% admission to intensive care units, and a 4.5% fatality rate.

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