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đĸ Did you know? Over 50% of recent fever and cold cases in Bangladesh are actually caused by influenza.
In recent months, a large number of people have experienced sudden onset of high fever, cough, and body aches. While some have tested positive for dengue or chikungunya, many others tested negative for these diseases.
đ Under the joint influenza surveillance of Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control & Research - IEDCR and icddr,b, data from 19 hospitals in July revealed that nearly 6 in every 10 patients with symptoms such as high fever, cough, and body aches were diagnosed with influenza.
Among 1,847 patients with fever, cold, and body ache symptoms in July 2025:
đē About 57% were infected with influenza
đē About 1.35% were infected with COVID-19
The same surveillance data shows that:
âĸ In 2023, the highest influenza infection rate was in July at 25%.
âĸ In 2024, the highest rate was in June at 37%.
This indicates that influenza prevalence in JuneâJuly 2025 was significantly higher compared to previous years
đ In Bangladesh, the period from April to September, spanning summer through the monsoon season, is recognized as the influenza (flu) season.
đĄī¸ For maximum protection against the influenza virus:
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Maintain personal hygiene during the flu season: wear a mask, cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, wash your hands regularly, and follow other recommended practices.
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Get your influenza vaccine or every year before the flu season starts.
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Vaccination is especially important for high-risk groups, including:
âĸ People aged 65 and above
âĸ Individuals with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or respiratory illnesses
âĸ Healthcare workers
âĸ Pregnant women
âĸ Children aged 6 months to 5 years
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If you have missed the vaccination before flu season, you can still get it during the season