Seasonal influenza Advice, facts and statistics about influenza. Les på norsk Contact Preventing and treating influenza Article Published 03.02.2020 Not recommended to use face masks outside the healthcare service There is very little evidence that the use of face masks by healthy people in normal social situations has any effect. If used incorrectly, they can increase the risk of infection and disease. Article Updated 19.09.2018 About the seasonal influenza vaccine 2018/2019 The seasonal influenza vaccine usually consists of three influenza viruses: one type A subtype H1N1 strain, one type A subtype H3N2 strain, and one type B strain. Fact sheet Updated 18.04.2016 Influenza - Fact sheet about seasonal influenza Influenza causes fever and pain in the body as well as respiratory symptoms. Typically, five to ten per cent of the population becomes ill during a winter season. Influenza seasons vary in severity. Article Updated 18.04.2016 Advice about influenza prevention and vaccine Every year, 5 to 15 per cent of the population contracts influenza. Research shows that many people are infected without becoming ill, but they can infect others. Article Updated 18.04.2016 Influenza - advice to patients During the influenza season each winter, many households may have one or more people with influenza who require nursing at home. Here is advice about caring for the patient. Show more Reports and publications Report Published 11.02.2019 Influenza Virological and Epidemiological Information prepared for the WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for the Northern Hemisphere 2019–2020 Beijing, February 2019 The WHO National Influenza Centre Norway at the NIPH prepares a report for WHO every February and September that describes the influenza situation in Norway. Poster Updated 12.04.2016 Good habits to prevent influenza (poster) The poster ”Good habits to prevent influenza” focuses on cough- and hand hygiene to prevent infection with influenza. It can be ordered for use where information to the public is required in English. Show more
