Flu in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis: alert high number of cases and vaccine tiredness!

Flu in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis: alert high number of cases and vaccine tiredness!

In the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, the flu season 2024/25 shows alarming numbers. From November to April, 2,266 influenza cases were registered, which represents a significant increase compared to previous years, as kinzig.news . Women are particularly affected, with 1,237 cases, while 1,029 men suffered. The age group of over 64-year-olds were assigned the highest number of cases with 611 cases.

This year the flu tribe Influenza-A (A/H3N2) dominates. It is worrying that there is vaccination tiredness among the population. Although the vaccination rate in Germany is below 50% in almost all population groups, the goal of the WHO and the European Commission for over 60 year olds is a vaccination rate of 75%. In the previous season, on the other hand, this group was under 40%.

vaccination problem and flu ride

The flu is classified as one of the most serious infectious diseases. Dr. Wolfgang Lenz emphasizes the urgency of vaccination for endangered groups. Despite the available vaccines, it is observed that many potential vaccination candidates forego vaccination for various reasons, such as a lack of necessity and lack of trust in security. A survey of over 8,000 clinic staff showed that only 58% are vaccinated - 81% of doctors and only 49% of nurses.

In addition, a comprehensive analysis of the epidemiology of acute respiratory diseases (ARE) in Germany shows that ARE activity decreased during the 17th calendar week in 2025. According to the Robert Koch-Institut , the activity of rhinoviruses was determined, while the influenza virus load has been declining for several weeks. In the same time, respiratory viruses were identified in 18 out of 33 samples, with influenza viruses only occurred in 3% of cases.

The number of visits to the doctor due to ARE remained stable, and the number of severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) has also dropped. Nevertheless, the connection between influenza and other respiratory diseases remains complex and complex.

health measures and outlook

In the latest developments, it can be seen that the end point of the RSV wave was reached after 13 weeks, from the 3. KW to the 15th KW 2025. In addition, the number of influenza cases transmitted is declining. Nevertheless, it is important to observe the situation closely, especially with regard to possible late registrations during the Easter holidays.

For more information, interested parties can contact the Office for Health and Hazard defense on 06051 8511650. This data underline the need for continuous public health management in order to effectively combat the flu wave and increase the vaccination rates.