Flu Detected in the Southern Hemisphere

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Influenza Update N° 483, elevated influenza activity was reported in countries in Central America and the Caribbean, Western Africa, Southern Asia, and South East Asia due to various virus types.

As of July 10, 2024, in the Southern Hemisphere, influenza activity continues to be elevated in South America and Oceania countries. There are indications that activity may have peaked in some South American and Southern African countries.

In the United States, influenza case reports for the 2024-2025 flu season are reduced.

However, flu shots for the new season have already been distributed to pharmacies in the U.S.