For a week in the Leningrad region SARS and flu sick more than 12.2 thousand residents

In St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, there is a moderate increase in the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza. This was reported in the press service of the interregional management of Rospotrebnadzor on October 20.

According to the 42nd week of 2026 in St. Petersburg, experts recorded more than 23.5 thousand diseases. In the Leningrad region more than 12.2 thousand cases.

As noted in Rospotrebnadzor, viruses of non-influenza nature are more common than any other infections.

At the 42nd week, 016,186 people were vaccinated against influenza in the city on the Neva River, including 212,590 children, which is 18.2% of the total population. In the Leningrad region 309 843 people, including 79 963 children, which is 15.7% of the population.

Why should I get vaccinated? Vaccination makes it easier to carry the disease, even if you get it. Influenza can cause pneumonia and exacerbation of chronic ones, and the vaccine protects those who cannot be vaccinated.

Immunity will be fully formed two weeks after vaccination. During this time, try to minimize contact with others.

Prevention measures: avoid crowded places, wash your hands with soap and use antiseptics, ventilate the premises regularly. If you have symptoms, stay home and call a doctor. Do not send sick children to kindergarten or school. About why it is not recommended, "MK in the Leningrad region" wrote in this material.