Influenza cases have increased, what should be done to protect children?

Influenza cases among children in Turkey have risen with the seasonal transition, particularly in crowded settings such as schools and nurseries, according to Dr. Şükran Çetiner, a pediatric specialist at Medicana International Samsun Hospital, who reported an increase in upper respiratory tract infections among children presenting to outpatient clinics. Çetiner identified vaccination as the most important protective measure during this period and outlined additional precautions. The rise matters because it signals the start of the flu season and pressure on pediatric outpatient services. What to watch next is whether vaccination uptake and preventive measures curb the increase in clinic visits as the season progresses.