Anticipating a Challenging Flu Season

This chapter explores the potential for a severe flu season, exacerbated by increased social mixing and diminished immunity among children due to COVID-19 easing restrictions. It discusses the challenges of vaccine production, effectiveness, and predictions related to flu virus strains, alongside the implications for healthcare systems already struggling with COVID-19. Finally, it emphasizes the need for vaccination, improved testing methods, and maintaining health measures to mitigate risks during winter.