Flunami was RIGHT THERE
December 12, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Flunami was RIGHT THERE
A Flunami in July virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...
A Flunami in July
Australia has recorded its largest number of laboratory-confirmed influenza virus detections among sick people for any July on record.
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July 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
A Flunami in July virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...
And cut out the 'flunami', 'super flu', 'worst case scenario' rhetoric (looking at you, NHS England, for the latter two).
It's not helpful. At all.
It's not helpful. At all.
December 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
And cut out the 'flunami', 'super flu', 'worst case scenario' rhetoric (looking at you, NHS England, for the latter two).
It's not helpful. At all.
It's not helpful. At all.
A short Aussie #flu thread.
IN the few days since my last update July 26th (read all about it virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...), detections have risen by 9,231.
IN the few days since my last update July 26th (read all about it virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...), detections have risen by 9,231.
A Flunami in July
Australia has recorded its largest number of laboratory-confirmed influenza virus detections among sick people for any July on record.
virologydownunder.com
July 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
A short Aussie #flu thread.
IN the few days since my last update July 26th (read all about it virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...), detections have risen by 9,231.
IN the few days since my last update July 26th (read all about it virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...), detections have risen by 9,231.
Some guy on Newsnight has just said ‘flunami’.
December 11, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Some guy on Newsnight has just said ‘flunami’.
Our community says the ‘flunami’ was inevitable – with many arguing that years of underfunding, workforce pressures and rising demand have left the NHS acutely vulnerable to any sudden spike in winter illness
‘There were clear warnings’: Readers on the NHS ‘flunami’ crisis
Our community says the ‘flunami’ was inevitable – with many arguing that years of underfunding, workforce pressures and rising demand have left the NHS acutely vulnerable to any sudden spike in winter illness
www.independent.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Our community says the ‘flunami’ was inevitable – with many arguing that years of underfunding, workforce pressures and rising demand have left the NHS acutely vulnerable to any sudden spike in winter illness
Australian Influenza and RSV cases update:
Reported Influenza cases for Australia continued to rise for May, but at a steady pace. Whereas up to April they were running at "flunami" pace, it now looks like either a lower or later peak than in 2024 or 2022.
#Influenza #RSV #Australia
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Reported Influenza cases for Australia continued to rise for May, but at a steady pace. Whereas up to April they were running at "flunami" pace, it now looks like either a lower or later peak than in 2024 or 2022.
#Influenza #RSV #Australia
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June 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Australian Influenza and RSV cases update:
Reported Influenza cases for Australia continued to rise for May, but at a steady pace. Whereas up to April they were running at "flunami" pace, it now looks like either a lower or later peak than in 2024 or 2022.
#Influenza #RSV #Australia
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Reported Influenza cases for Australia continued to rise for May, but at a steady pace. Whereas up to April they were running at "flunami" pace, it now looks like either a lower or later peak than in 2024 or 2022.
#Influenza #RSV #Australia
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Australian Influenza and RSV cases update:
Reported Influenza cases for Australia continued to rise for June, but at a steady pace. Whereas up to April cases were running at "flunami" pace, it now looks like either a lower or later peak than the recent "big" years.
#Influenza #RSV #Australia
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Reported Influenza cases for Australia continued to rise for June, but at a steady pace. Whereas up to April cases were running at "flunami" pace, it now looks like either a lower or later peak than the recent "big" years.
#Influenza #RSV #Australia
🧵
July 4, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Australian Influenza and RSV cases update:
Reported Influenza cases for Australia continued to rise for June, but at a steady pace. Whereas up to April cases were running at "flunami" pace, it now looks like either a lower or later peak than the recent "big" years.
#Influenza #RSV #Australia
🧵
Reported Influenza cases for Australia continued to rise for June, but at a steady pace. Whereas up to April cases were running at "flunami" pace, it now looks like either a lower or later peak than the recent "big" years.
#Influenza #RSV #Australia
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The "super flu" / "flunami" situation being reported in the UK appears to be the normal winter flu peak. Very unhelpful reporting.
This is a year-by-year comparison of hospital admissions with flu using the latest data up to 30 Nov.
Yes, this year’s flu season started a few weeks earlier than normal. But otherwise, its pattern looks very similar to 2022/23 and 2024/25. 3/10
Yes, this year’s flu season started a few weeks earlier than normal. But otherwise, its pattern looks very similar to 2022/23 and 2024/25. 3/10
December 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The "super flu" / "flunami" situation being reported in the UK appears to be the normal winter flu peak. Very unhelpful reporting.
July 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
It should never be called "superflu" nor "flunami"
December 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
It should never be called "superflu" nor "flunami"
The gap between "flunami!" and "a normal flu month" of cases closed in April and looks like it will flip in May.
2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024 each had larger May #influenza detection totals than 2025. While there are still 6 days left in May, detections would have to double in a week to catch up.
2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024 each had larger May #influenza detection totals than 2025. While there are still 6 days left in May, detections would have to double in a week to catch up.
May 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
The gap between "flunami!" and "a normal flu month" of cases closed in April and looks like it will flip in May.
2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024 each had larger May #influenza detection totals than 2025. While there are still 6 days left in May, detections would have to double in a week to catch up.
2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024 each had larger May #influenza detection totals than 2025. While there are still 6 days left in May, detections would have to double in a week to catch up.
Health experts have issued a "flunami" warning as Brits buckle down for Christmas Day, with the general public told to resurrect Covid-era rules to protect one another from a predicted surge of lurgies and major infections.
'Flunami' warning as health experts urge Brits to self isolate this Christmas
The UK is sitting on a cresting wave of infections, the NHS has said, with flu and norovirus cases surging as Brits prepare to mingle with their family and friends at Christmas
www.mirror.co.uk
December 24, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Health experts have issued a "flunami" warning as Brits buckle down for Christmas Day, with the general public told to resurrect Covid-era rules to protect one another from a predicted surge of lurgies and major infections.
“In general, seasonal flu epidemics really get going among children and, broadly, spread amongst them and from them into the adult population."
#Flunami
Time for clean air in schools! ✅
#Flunami
Time for clean air in schools! ✅
Schools close as ‘tidal wave’ of flu sweeps across the UK
Headteachers across the country have taken measures to stop the spread of flu
www.independent.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
“In general, seasonal flu epidemics really get going among children and, broadly, spread amongst them and from them into the adult population."
#Flunami
Time for clean air in schools! ✅
#Flunami
Time for clean air in schools! ✅
United States influenza: biggest season in 15 years of data virologydownunder.com/united-state...
United States influenza: biggest season in 15 years of data
The United States has been suffering from many influenza virus infections. And it looks like those are translating into a "flunami" of hospitalisations, which has resulted in the US CDC classifying th...
virologydownunder.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:22 AM
United States influenza: biggest season in 15 years of data virologydownunder.com/united-state...
Also new by me, plz share:
#Covid surges and a Flunami are revving up in nine countries (that we know of; US included). Plus: Penn Jillette is pro-mask, Liam Neeson is pro-RFK, a landmark study on Covid's very real immune system damage, and more to keep you safe:
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#Covid surges and a Flunami are revving up in nine countries (that we know of; US included). Plus: Penn Jillette is pro-mask, Liam Neeson is pro-RFK, a landmark study on Covid's very real immune system damage, and more to keep you safe:
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December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Also new by me, plz share:
#Covid surges and a Flunami are revving up in nine countries (that we know of; US included). Plus: Penn Jillette is pro-mask, Liam Neeson is pro-RFK, a landmark study on Covid's very real immune system damage, and more to keep you safe:
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#Covid surges and a Flunami are revving up in nine countries (that we know of; US included). Plus: Penn Jillette is pro-mask, Liam Neeson is pro-RFK, a landmark study on Covid's very real immune system damage, and more to keep you safe:
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...pandemic started, but that is likely because of more testing, more rapid testing and greater overall capacity after labs were improved due to COVID-19.
I talk a little more about this in virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...
I talk a little more about this in virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...
A Flunami in July
Australia has recorded its largest number of laboratory-confirmed influenza virus detections among sick people for any July on record.
virologydownunder.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:47 AM
...pandemic started, but that is likely because of more testing, more rapid testing and greater overall capacity after labs were improved due to COVID-19.
I talk a little more about this in virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...
I talk a little more about this in virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...
An old post on virologydownunder.com
Some factors from 2017 drove Australia's #flunami then. The US then had its own flunami in its 2017-2018 season.
virologydownunder.com/flu-is-a-sli...
Some factors from 2017 drove Australia's #flunami then. The US then had its own flunami in its 2017-2018 season.
virologydownunder.com/flu-is-a-sli...
Flu is a slippery virus, a tough vaccine target and a challenge to contain...
Much was made of a regrettable interview earlier in the week about the Australian equivalent Flu vaccine. Some of the headlines included... "Cut-price flu jabs too weak to work" "Cheaper flu shot behi...
virologydownunder.com
February 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
An old post on virologydownunder.com
Some factors from 2017 drove Australia's #flunami then. The US then had its own flunami in its 2017-2018 season.
virologydownunder.com/flu-is-a-sli...
Some factors from 2017 drove Australia's #flunami then. The US then had its own flunami in its 2017-2018 season.
virologydownunder.com/flu-is-a-sli...
Any of my old followers remember what we nicknamed the 2017 flu season? I recall we used #flunami for 2019's big but much less severe seaosn in Australia, but I have a vague memory that it was a different term for 2017's big flu year.
February 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Any of my old followers remember what we nicknamed the 2017 flu season? I recall we used #flunami for 2019's big but much less severe seaosn in Australia, but I have a vague memory that it was a different term for 2017's big flu year.
I wrote a little about that in this post from July; scroll down to the part entitled "Year-on-year comparison"...
virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...
virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...
A Flunami in July
Australia has recorded its largest number of laboratory-confirmed influenza virus detections among sick people for any July on record.
virologydownunder.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I wrote a little about that in this post from July; scroll down to the part entitled "Year-on-year comparison"...
virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...
virologydownunder.com/a-flunami-in...
United States influenza: biggest season in 15 years of data
The United States has been suffering from many influenza virus infections. And it looks like those are translating into a "flunami" of hospitalisations, which has resulted in the US CDC classifying the 2024-2025 flu season as the highest…
The United States has been suffering from many influenza virus infections. And it looks like those are translating into a "flunami" of hospitalisations, which has resulted in the US CDC classifying the 2024-2025 flu season as the highest…
United States influenza: biggest season in 15 years of data
The United States has been suffering from many influenza virus infections. And it looks like those are translating into a "flunami" of hospitalisations, which has resulted in the US CDC classifying the 2024-2025 flu season as the highest severity season since 2017-2018, with flu hospitalisation rates at their highest in at least 15 years. High numbers of flu infections American clinical laboratory-confirmed flu-positive numbers show Week 6 to be a bit smaller than Week 5 but still huge, with a third of tested samples being positive for a flu virus.
virologydownunder.com
February 18, 2025 at 5:11 AM
United States influenza: biggest season in 15 years of data
The United States has been suffering from many influenza virus infections. And it looks like those are translating into a "flunami" of hospitalisations, which has resulted in the US CDC classifying the 2024-2025 flu season as the highest…
The United States has been suffering from many influenza virus infections. And it looks like those are translating into a "flunami" of hospitalisations, which has resulted in the US CDC classifying the 2024-2025 flu season as the highest…
Of course, the worst case scenario is contingent upon the resident doctors' strike. Which is interesting.
And it's now a "FLUNAMI" according to the six o'clock news.
www.england.nhs.uk/2025/12/nhs-...
And it's now a "FLUNAMI" according to the six o'clock news.
www.england.nhs.uk/2025/12/nhs-...
December 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Of course, the worst case scenario is contingent upon the resident doctors' strike. Which is interesting.
And it's now a "FLUNAMI" according to the six o'clock news.
www.england.nhs.uk/2025/12/nhs-...
And it's now a "FLUNAMI" according to the six o'clock news.
www.england.nhs.uk/2025/12/nhs-...
"Staff, patients and visitors are being asked to wear face masks on wards at three hospital sites as flu cases rise."
#Flunami
(This is what appropriate masks to stop the spread of airborne infectious diseases look like!👇)
#Flunami
(This is what appropriate masks to stop the spread of airborne infectious diseases look like!👇)
Masks to be worn as flu hits Berkshire and Surrey hospitals
Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
"Staff, patients and visitors are being asked to wear face masks on wards at three hospital sites as flu cases rise."
#Flunami
(This is what appropriate masks to stop the spread of airborne infectious diseases look like!👇)
#Flunami
(This is what appropriate masks to stop the spread of airborne infectious diseases look like!👇)
Aghast to hear about a foolish, even dangerous ban on masks in a shopping centre - especially when healthcare is so pro masks at present. I assume they don’t know about the #Flunami ??
#flu #RSV #CovidisAirborne #CovidIsNotOver
#IDSky
#flu #RSV #CovidisAirborne #CovidIsNotOver
#IDSky
December 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Aghast to hear about a foolish, even dangerous ban on masks in a shopping centre - especially when healthcare is so pro masks at present. I assume they don’t know about the #Flunami ??
#flu #RSV #CovidisAirborne #CovidIsNotOver
#IDSky
#flu #RSV #CovidisAirborne #CovidIsNotOver
#IDSky
