Smoking can leave the respiratory system more vulnerable to viral infections and serious complications, while flu season offers health professionals an opportunity to encourage smokers to quit

Flu positivity has exceeded 10% in the community, reaching the epidemic threshold. One person has died from complications and three confirmed patients are in intensive care, prompting renewed calls for vaccination

A mutated H1N1 strain has shown signs of evading some antibodies, raising concerns about the severity of the coming flu season. European health officials say influenza activity remains low across most of the continent, but its evolution remains difficult to predict.

The surge in viral infections is fully expected for the season, says the Athens-Piraeus Hospital Doctors’ Union (EINAP) president, who also spoke about illegal clinics and inspections

A prolonged influenza wave dominated by A(H3N2) has raised questions about the season ahead, while Australian data show that vaccination provided substantial protection against flu-related illness and hospitalization.

Doctors on Greece's most popular islands are reporting a mild rise in flu cases among vacationers, as experts point to international travel and crowding as key drivers of off-season transmission

Already affecting cattle worldwide and detected in many other animal species, it easily infects cells of the human respiratory system. How much of a threat does it pose, given that no systematic monitoring is in place?

Hundreds of new hospitalizations and severe pediatric cases are raising concern as doctors warn the flu wave is not over and urge vaccination for children

Health authorities warn of mounting pressure on hospitals as influenza-related deaths and intensive care admissions increase, despite a slight decline in community positivity rates

An investigation is underway after expired doses of a critical six-in-one vaccine were administered in the Basque Country, with health authorities urging affected families to receive replacement doses

Greek education authorities will allow up to five medically certified flu-related absences per student without affecting attendance records, as schools follow updated health guidance during the 2025-2026 influenza season.

Health experts warn that flu transmission can continue for days after symptoms subside, highlighting the importance of vaccination, staying home, and monitoring children for complications

The young girl died from multi-organ failure caused by complications from the flu, highlighting a surge in influenza-related deaths in Cyprus this season

Medical staff say the girl is fighting for her life and that the next 24 hours will be critical, after developing encephalitis following complications from influenza

Greece’s flu outbreak remains aggressive, with two young children hospitalized in intensive care and health authorities reporting new ICU admissions and deaths, even as overall hospitalizations show signs of decline

As flu cases surge and Covid continues to circulate, overlapping symptoms make diagnosis difficult—experts explain how the two illnesses differ, when suspicion should rise, and why testing remains the most reliable way to tell them apart

Dr. Kakalou, an internist–infectious disease specialist at the 3rd University Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at Sotiria Hospital identifies reduced vaccination coverage as a key issue in Greece. She stresses, that early diagnosis and timely treatment are critical

Flu cases remain high with 877 hospital admissions last week, including eight deaths, as health authorities urge vaccination, early treatment, and preventive measures against influenza and COVID-19

Symptoms of the latest aggressive flu strain resemble those of Covid-19. What symptoms to look out for.

Respiratory infections, especially flu A and RSV, rise sharply in major cities, affecting children and vulnerable groups, while authorities urge vaccination and healthy habits to curb the spread