Get vaccinated and wash your hands. Rospotrebnadzor gave northerners recommendations on the prevention of influenza and SARS in the autumn season
The Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare in the Murmansk region continues to monitor the situation with respiratory viral infections in the region. In the fortieth calendar week of 2026, from September 28 to October 4, the incidence of acute viral respiratory infections remains at seasonal levels. A total of 5,173 cases of infection were registered during this period.
A total of 5,173 cases of SARS infections were registered during this period. Among the cases, the proportion of children is 41.2 per cent. In the children's age group, two categories prevail:
The situation with COVID-19 remains stable, with only isolated cases reported for several weeks.
Acute respiratory viral infections and influenza remain the most common infectious diseases in the world. In recent years, COVID-19 has joined. The risk of respiratory infections increases markedly in the autumn-winter period, so it is important to prepare the body in advance. The most effective integrated approach to prevention, which includes both non-specific and specific measures.
Non-specific measures include simple sanitary and hygienic rules available to everyone:
When to See a Doctor
When symptoms of infection appear, it is necessary to immediately seek medical help, avoiding self-medication. This helps to start the right treatment in time and prevent complications.
Vaccination as the main protection
Flu vaccination remains the most effective way to protect against flu and its complications. The epidemiological situation on the incidence of respiratory viral infections and the course of vaccination against influenza in the region are under strict control of the Office of Rospotrebnadzor in the Murmansk region.
