The expert predicted the peak incidence of Russians for the period after the New Year

The peak incidence of seasonal respiratory infections in the current epidemic season is likely to occur after the New Year holidays. Dmitry Lioznov, Director of the A.A. Smorodintsev Influenza Research Institute of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, told about this on October 23 at the Izvestia News Center during a press conference on: "Prevention of seasonal diseases in the autumn period".

According to the expert, an increase in the incidence is inevitable, but the exact time of the peak varies every year. Long-term observations show that in different seasons, the peak activity of diseases was recorded both in late October and early November, and before the New Year. Last season, the maximum incidence was recorded at the end of January.

"But if we look at it like this, as if globally for all previous seasons, then here is our forecast that we will probably see an increase in the incidence by the end of the calendar year. Probably, the peak will already be on New Year's Eve, most likely," Lioznov said.

He stressed that traditionally, during the holidays, the number of requests for medical help decreases, which affects official statistics, although the real incidence rate may remain high. The final picture of the development of the epidemic process will be shown by constant monitoring and monitoring of the situation.

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The peak of infections will shift to the winter months, experts say.

On October 17, doctor Zheng Xuezhi told how to strengthen the body's defenses and survive the cold season without illness. According to him, "at this time of the year, the key to health lies in the harmony of yin and yang, following the rhythms of nature and gently strengthening the immune system."

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