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Annual flu epidemic seems to have started | RIVM
There are many cases of flu in the Netherlands. The flu virus has increasingly been found in nose and throat samples taken from people with flu-like symptoms. The number of people contacting the GP with these symptoms has also been rising sharply in recent weeks. The annual flu epidemic seems to have started.
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The Netherlands is in the middle of an official flu epidemic
The Netherlands is officially in the grip of a flu epidemic, health research institute Nivel said on Wednesday. Several different viruses are in circulation,Nivel said. The number of cases has been rising and now at least 53 in 100,000 people have reported to their family doctor with flu-like symptoms for two weeks, the epidemic is a reality, nivel said. Last week, the reporting ratio was 76 …
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Flu epidemic crowding Dutch hospitals and worsening teacher … – IamExpat
Earlier this month the flu epidemic officially began in the Netherlands. As more and more people have become sick, Dutch hospitals and schools are struggling to cope. Health experts are calling for more advice to be shared with the public. … Dutch healthcare and education costs on the rise.
Working with children
Although teachers do not work with vulnerable people, they themselves are more at risk of getting sick. Children often spread the virus more easily and spare. Is it not logical to vaccinate teachers and masters preventively against flu, or is the absence among teachers not too bad?
The Education Executive Agency (DUO) keeps track of how great absenteeism is in education. Virologist Osterhaus stated that 1 in 5 teachers fails during the flu season. But DUO does not see that in the figures, says spokesperson Bert Viel. “We actually hardly encounter any percentages above 10 percent.”
More often at primary school
The most recent figures from DUO come from 2023. Then the influenza virus went around less violently than now, so it is not excluded that indeed around 20 percent of teachers fell due to flu this winter. This cannot be said with certainty because the public service does not know which illness people stay at home with.
Duo does know that the peak in the absence comes back every year around this time, says Viel. “We see it rising from January, and then it frequently enough …
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Own choice
The PO council has said it has been in favor of a flu shot for teachers for years. The interest group of school boards in primary education emphasizes that it must remain a voluntary choice to be vaccinated against the influenza virus. “It is a basic right that everyone can decide for themselves what happens to his or her body.”
“Whether or not to get the flu shot is an individual choice of the employee,” says the VO council, which represents management of secondary schools. The organization points out that the flu shot is already offered to healthcare staff, for exmaple. It is up to the government to determine whether teachers should also be added to the list, says the VO council.
‘Wash your hands often’
If that paid flu shot for teachers does not eventually come, then according to professor of Educational Sciences at the University of Groningen Klaas van Veen, there is actually only one thing: washing hands. “Washing your hands a lot, as that is actually one of the few things you can do.”
In that respect, schools have learned from the Coronapandemie, he sees.”Everyone has become much more careful and more hygienic and pay attention.” but, the professor emphasizes: “It is inevitable that if you work with children, you as a teacher will be infected.” So Van Veen also thinks it would be ‘a good thing’ to give teachers the flu shot.
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Interview: Exclusive Insights on the Current flu Epidemic in the Netherlands
Editor: How severe is the current flu epidemic in the Netherlands, and when did health officials start observing the increase in flu cases?
Health Expert:
The flu epidemic has become quite severe. The Dutch health research institute Nivel announced on Wednesday that the Netherlands is officially experiencing a flu epidemic. For an epidemic to be declared, at least 53 out of 100,000 people need to report flu-like symptoms to their family doctor over two weeks. We’ve surpassed that number,and the reporting ratio was already 76 last week.
Editor: What challenges are hospitals and schools facing due to this erupting epidemic?
Health Expert:
Both hospitals and schools are struggling to cope with the surge in flu cases. Hospitals are witnessing an increased number of admissions due to flu complications, straining their resources and staff. Schools are also reporting high absenteeism among teachers and students, affecting the education process.
editor: What are the primary flu viruses circulating right now, and how can the public protect themselves?
Health Expert:
Several different viruses are in circulation, making it a bit challenging to manage. The primary strains include Influenza A and B. The public can protect themselves by getting vaccinated, practicing good hygiene, such as frequent hand washing, and staying home if they feel sick to prevent spreading the virus.
Editor: are there any recommendations for schools or workplaces to reduce the spread of the flu?
Health Expert:
Schools and workplaces can encourage students and employees to get vaccinated. Promoting good hand hygiene, providing hand sanitizers, encouraging sick individuals to stay home, and ensuring proper ventilation can also help reduce transmission. Educating the community about the importance of these measures is crucial.
Editor: How can the public stay informed about the latest developments and advice on the flu epidemic?
Health Expert:
The public can stay informed through reliable sources like the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and the health research institute Nivel. Additionally, they can follow health advice and updates from their local healthcare providers. AVROTROS also offers interactive tools and newsletters to keep the community updated.
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