Cases of flu, covid-19 and the virus that causes bronchiolitis in children (RSV) they have uploaded in Catalonia in the last week. According to the Information System for Infection Surveillance (SIVIC), although transmission levels are still low, the upward trend of the three viruses, especially influenza and RSV, with a higher incidence in those under 45 years of age , indicate the beginning of the autumn and winter epidemic waves.
In the week of November 13 to 19, they have been diagnosed 3,501 covid cases in primary care, compared to 2,909 from the previous week. The cases detected remain below any of the previous seasons in the same period of the year. There are 342 patients admitted to hospitals with covid, 28 more than the previous week, and 10 people in the ICU, four more.
Cases of flu diagnosed in primary care are somewhat higher than the previous season, with 3,144 (2,354 last year, in the same week).
As for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), have been diagnosed 680 cases in primary care, of which 330 in children under one year of age and 245 in children from 12 to 24 months. The last bronchiolitis season was very tough and exceptional and, during this period of the year, 1,610 cases had been diagnosed.
From Salut, they remember that vaccination is the best way for all risk groups to protect themselves against these seasonal viruses, typical of autumn and winter. These groups include those over 60 years of age, pregnant women or people with chronic health problems and other risk conditions, as well as health and social health professionals and critical essential services. Vaccination is accessible throughout Catalonia by making an appointment at Mi Salud, citasalut.cat or at the CAP.
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