
In Russia, the share of influenza viruses in the overall morbidity structure is growing, with the A(H1N1) strain, known as swine flu, dominating among them, Rospotrebnadzor reported.
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Rospotrebnadzor monitors the epidemiological situation and circulation of influenza and ARVI viruses in the Russian Federation.
MOSCOW, October 13 - RIA Novosti. The share of influenza viruses in the overall structure of morbidity in Russia is increasing, among them swine flu predominates, the press service of Rospotrebnadzor told reporters.
“At the same time, the proportion of influenza viruses is gradually increasing. Among them, A(H1N1) predominates,” the report says.

Currently, in Russia there is a seasonal increase in the incidence of community-acquired pneumonia, affecting mainly adults. At the same time, the situation with intestinal and enteroviral infections remains stable.

Scientists from Swinburne University of Technology in Australia found that after 25 minutes of continuous sitting, muscle activity is noticeably reduced, which can impair blood circulation and glucose absorption, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. A study using shorts with sensors found that short walking breaks helped maintain muscle activity.

Breast surgeon Natalya Davydenkova from the Murmansk Regional Oncology Center warned that painless lumps in the mammary gland and the so-called “platform syndrome” may be early signs of breast cancer. She noted that some women put off seeing a doctor in hopes of self-healing, which leads to late-stage diagnosis of the disease, and recommended regular screening based on age and risk factors.

Biologist Olga Trofimova from the State Unitary Enterprise warned that warm autumn temperatures prolong the activity of ticks, so there is virtually no safe period for the risk of infection with tick-borne borreliosis in central Russia. Ticks can remain active until a stable snow cover forms, and the optimal temperature for them is 10–15 degrees. Basic prevention is proper equipment, repellents and regular inspection every one to two hours.

The flu and ARVI season in Russia will last until March or April 2027, infectious disease doctor Elena Malinnikova said. This season, the composition of the flu vaccine has been completely updated, all three components have been changed. You can get vaccinated in November or January, but it is better at the beginning of the epidemic season.

In Russia, more than 19.3 million people have been vaccinated against influenza as part of the All-Russian flu vaccination campaign, reports Rospotrebnadzor. The risk group includes those who frequently suffer from acute respiratory viral infections, people with chronic diseases, children, elderly and pregnant women.