possible major epidemics other respiratory viruses in autumn

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If the corona measures are released this autumn, it could lead to major epidemics with other respiratory viruses. That is what virologist and OMT member Menno de Jong says in an interview with the Amsterdam channel AT5.

De Jong is concerned, among other things, about influenza viruses and the RS virus. “The population’s immunity to these viruses has also declined. We may have a major flu epidemic, or one of the RS virus.”

The corona measures have ensured that many respiratory viruses, which spread in a similar way to sars-cov-2, had a hard time. For example, there was no flu epidemic for the first time this winter.

In addition to corona, other diseases also get a chance again with the release of social distancing. That’s how it was this summer a remarkable outbreak of the RS virus. This virus can cause serious respiratory problems, especially in very young children.

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