Very limited, sporadic influenza detections in the WHO European Region

13 September - 19 September 2010

Influenza activity is at a very low level throughout the European Region. The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010–2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.

Monitoring influenza virus circulation in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere, where it is currently winter, can inform planning in advance of the influenza season in the northern hemisphere. Follow the link below to view the complete EuroFlu Bulletin, including a brief update of the current situation in the southern hemisphere where detections of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza, influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B are being reported amid the circulation of other respiratory viruses.