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Overview of Diseases. Influenza, also known as the flu, is an infection caused by influenza viruses. Expand All | Collapse All. Understanding Influenza. How Influenza Spreads. Symptoms. What to do if you think you have influenza. Protecting against influenza. For More Information. 1800-225-4122.
Nov 9, 2022 · Influenza (flu) is a respiratory virus which is highly contagious. Learn more about the symptoms and the influenza vaccine. Update: You can book a flu vaccination appointment at a participating CHAS GP clinic here.
Influenza A and B virus infections occur all year round in Singapore with small peaks in the middle and the end/beginning of the year. In April 2009, an outbreak of influenza caused by a novel influenza A virus (H1N1- 2009), was reported in Mexico. It subsequently spread to the rest of the world.
“Influenza”, commonly known as “flu”, is a highly contagious disease with symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, chills, joint and muscle pain, stomach symptoms, headache and extreme tiredness. It is caused by a virus that spreads mainly by coughing, sneezing and close contact.
Mar 22, 2023 · SINGAPORE – More people in Singapore have been falling ill with influenza in the past few months, with doctors seeing a rise of as much as 30 per cent in cases.
In the first four months of 2023, a total of 68 influenza-associated severe cases, including 7 deaths, has been reported. 2 Based on the National Population Health Survey 2021, about 32.4% of Singapore residents aged 65 to 74 years had received influenza vaccination in the preceding 12 months.
Dec 8, 2022 · Learn more about the various infectious diseases that Singapore has overcome. Being Prepared for a Pandemic Learn more about how Singapore is prepared to prevent & respond to disease outbreaks.
