In the Kostroma region confirmed the second case of influenza in a child without vaccination

Specialists of the regional department of Rospotrebnadzor confirmed another case of influenza in the region.

The virus type "C" laboratory detected in a child under the age of 14 years living in Kostroma. It is known that the minor was not immunized.

The first case of influenza in the current season was reported in late October in a man from the city of Galich, who was also not vaccinated. He brought the disease from a trip to St. Petersburg.

Despite local cases of influenza, the overall situation with SARS is improving. Over the past week, 2450 cases of SARS were registered in the region (11.5% less than a week earlier). However, doctors record an increase in community-acquired pneumonia - 61 cases per week (including 9 children). This is a third more than last week.

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