Influenza: seasonality and travel-related considerations.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale for review

This review aims to summarize the transmission patterns of influenza, its seasonality in different parts of the globe, air travel- and cruise ship-related influenza infections and interventions to reduce transmission.

Key findings

The seasonality of influenza varies globally, with peak periods occurring mainly between October and April in the northern hemisphere (NH) and between April and October in the southern hemisphere (SH) in temperate climate zones. However, influenza seasonality is significantly more variable in the tropics. Influenza is one of the most common travel-related, vaccine-preventable diseases and can be contracted during travel, such as during a cruise or through air travel. Additionally, travellers can come into contact with people fr

SUBMITTER: Kakoullis L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11758160 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature