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Flu Season Update: Vaccine Effectiveness and Remedies to Avoid
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Updated December 29,2023,08:46:52 EST
Flu Prevalence and Consultation Rates
Steven Van Gucht reported earlier this week that flu consultations with general practitioners are exceeding fifty per hundred thousand inhabitants weekly. This indicates a meaningful level of flu activity.
Ineffective Cold and Flu Remedies
Ankoop,a consumer organization,does not recommend certain commonly used remedies for flu and colds. Specific remedies were not detailed in the provided text.
Flu Vaccine Effectiveness
Data from the European Centre for Disease prevention and Control (ECDC), based on observations in several European countries, suggests the current flu vaccine offers approximately 50% protection. This means the flu shot halves the risk of contracting the flu,a level comparable to previous years.
