Flu season in Finland 2025
The flu pandemic has returned. People of all ages and from various parts of Finland have been found to be infected with the virus. A high fever that rises quickly and is accompanied by muscle pain, headache, and general malaise are hallmarks of influenza. Dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, and congestion in the nose are additional symptoms. Children may also experience stomach and intestinal symptoms. The majority of people recover within a few weeks, although unpleasant sequelae do occasionally occur. Children's ear infections, bronchitis, and pneumonia are examples of these sequelae. It can lead to hospitalization and even death. Compared to the common cold, influenza causes more complications. The complications are caused by either by the influenza virus itself or by bacteria such as pneumococcus, staphylococcus, or streptococcus. In pregnant women, influenza with a high fever can cause miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy and, as the pr...