“Between the cross and the sword”: Brazilian children face an influenza epidemic while still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic

• Published in: Journal of pediatric nursing Vol. 65; pp. e24 - e25
• Main Authors: de Matos Brasil, Aloisio Antônio Gomes, de Oliveira, Erika Galvão, Macedo, Luís Fernando Reis, Luz, Dayse Cristina Rodrigues Pereira, Cândido, Estelita Lima, de Moura Gabriel, Italo Wanderson, Júnior, Jucier Gonçalves, de Amorim, Liromaria Maria, Neto, Modesto Leite Rolim, Bessa, Maria Misrelma Moura
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.07.2022
• ISSN: 0882-5963; 1532-8449
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.12.030

The Influenza activity remained at inter-seasonal levels; however, influenza A(H3N2) detections continue to increase in Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Most of the activity and rising trend of A(H3N2) detections are recorded in Brazil. A bulletin issued by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) reported significant presence of the influenza A virus, both in children and in the adult population, among cases of SARS-Cov-2.This situation is worrying, as vaccination campaigns were hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. •An influenza epidemic seems to emerge in the Brazil, which is a reason for concern, especially in the pediatric population.•A Bulletin issued by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) reported significant presence of the influenza A virus, in children.•Until December 15, there were 42% of positive tests for influenza in children and adolescentes.