RESULTS OF SYMPTOM MONITORING AMONG PERSONS EXPOSED TO HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA (HPAI) A H5N1, FEBRUARY 7 - JULY 30, 2022, UNITED STATES

mixing and reduced travel, and possibly viral interference between SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus in the same host.In general, the reduction in influenza detections however does not appear to be associated with lack of testing.The World Health Organisation (WHO) continues to recommend that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent infection and severe outcomes caused by influenza viruses.Although influenza vaccine is not commonly used in most countries in South-East Asia, its burden is similar in other parts of the world where influenza vaccine is now routinely used.Currently, the countries in South-East Asia that are providing free influenza vaccination for those at high risk include Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines and Lao People's Democratic Republic.