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New strains of influenza are circulating in Russia, to which the population has no immunity

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Director of the Research Institute of Influenza named after.
Smorodintsev Dmitry Lioznov warned about the circulation of new strains of the influenza virus in Russia, to which citizens do not have stable immunity.
He called for vaccination, especially for vulnerable groups: pregnant women, children, the elderly and people with chronic diseases.

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This season, influenza vaccines have been completely updated, all three components have been changed, which indicates the emergence of new strains of the virus to which the population has no immunity.

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New strains of influenza viruses are currently circulating in Russia, to which citizens do not have stable immunity. The director of the Influenza Research Institute warned about this. A.A. Smorodintsev of the Russian Ministry of Health Dmitry Lioznov, he is quoted by RIA Novosti.

“This season, influenza vaccines have been completely updated (all three components of the vaccines have been changed), which indicates the arrival of new strains of influenza viruses to which we have no immunity,” the ministry expert said.

Lioznov emphasized that in this regard, Russians need to get vaccinated. First of all, it is recommended to vaccinate the most vulnerable categories - pregnant women, minors, elderly people, and people with chronic diseases.

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The incidence of flu in Russia will increase in the coming weeks due to low immunity of the population to new strains
Likely · Within weeks
Flu vaccination will be strengthened in vulnerable groups of the population on the recommendation of the Ministry of Health
Very likely · Within weeks

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What strains of influenza are circulating in Russia?
How effective are the updated vaccines against these strains?
When is the flu incidence expected to peak this season?

New strains of influenza are circulating in Russia, to which the population has no immunity

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Director of the Research Institute of Influenza named after.
Smorodintsev Dmitry Lioznov warned about the circulation of new strains of the influenza virus in Russia, to which citizens do not have stable immunity.
He called for vaccination, especially for vulnerable groups: pregnant women, children, the elderly and people with chronic diseases.

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

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What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

The incidence of flu in Russia will increase in the coming weeks due to low immunity of the population to new strains
Likely · Within weeks
Flu vaccination will be strengthened in vulnerable groups of the population on the recommendation of the Ministry of Health
Very likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

What strains of influenza are circulating in Russia?
How effective are the updated vaccines against these strains?
When is the flu incidence expected to peak this season?

New strains of influenza are circulating in Russia, to which the population has no immunity

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New strains of influenza are circulating in Russia, to which the population has no immunity

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