The Weeks in (Low) Numbers (to the 3rd December)

So why such low rates?

12-78%

Is the seasonal influenza vaccine coverage in the EU and its European Economic Area (EAA). The European Centres for Disease Control (ECDC), in its latest report lamented:

“The seasonal flu vaccination rate for people aged 65 and over during the 2023-2024 season varied significantly between countries, from 12% to 78%, with only two countries exceeding 75% vaccination coverage in this age group. This underscores the need for more focused vaccination efforts”.

How about the UK, which ECDC no longer monitors?

24.6%

of Children aged 4 to 16 have been vaccinated against influenza so far (updated to 28 November 2024).

Urging the UKHSA on the 28 November to issue an appeal for more people to get vaccinated. The UKHSA is at pains to point out that the children vaccinated so far had “the spray vaccine”. ‘Many are still missing out,’ they cry.

35%

is the coverage of the immunosuppressed still according to the UKHSA:

‘However, there is real concern that many of those at greatest risk of serious ill…