Flu epidemic in Germany - Doctors' surgeries sound the alarm: almost one in ten Germans currently suffers from respiratory disease
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- Due to the ongoing flu epidemic, many German GP practices are reporting an increased number of patients suffering from various respiratory diseases, similar to those caused by Coronavirus or other viruses like the flu.
- The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in Germany has urged the public to get vaccinated against the flu and to follow proper hygiene measures to prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including the flu and Coronavirus.
- The flu season in Germany this year has coincided with an upsurge in Coronavirus cases, causing concern among medical professionals as the country struggles to manage both respiratory diseases simultaneously in a GP practice setting.
- Amidst the flu epidemic, some GP practices in Germany are recommending that patients with symptoms of respiratory diseases, such as flu-like symptoms or a persistent cough, isolate themselves at home and seek medical advice remotely, to prevent further spread of the disease and protect others in the community, especially the elderly or those with compromised immune systems.
Source: www.stern.de
