Flu Shots Before Departing Abroad

The World Health Organization (WHO) published Influenza Update N° 451 that stated virus detections remained low, with activity in many countries in the southern hemisphere now decreasing after having peaked in recent weeks.

And no exceptional flu outbreaks were confirmed over the past two weeks.

On August 7, 2023, the WHO reported that influenza activity decreased in Oceania, Central America, and temperate South America, with influenza A viruses predominant.

Furthermore, in the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere, influenza activity was reported at low levels or below the seasonal threshold in most reporting countries.

And in the Caribbean countries, influenza activity remained low overall.

As of August 10, 2023, over 100 million flu shots are available at most health clinics and pharmacies in the U.S.