News24 | 'Time to protect yourself': Flu season hits SA in earliest start since 2010

Flu season arrives early in South Africa: Vaccination advice from experts

News24 | 'Time to protect yourself': Flu season hits SA in earliest start since 2010

Flu season has started earlier than expected in South Africa, but the National Institute for Communicable Diseases says the early start does not necessarily mean this year will be more severe.

Vulnerable people urged to get vaccine as flu season starts early

South Africa’s influenza season has begun and has arrived earlier than expected, prompting the National Institute for Communicable Diseases to urge the public to protect themselves by getting the flu vaccine.

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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is urging South Africans to get vaccinated ahead of the influenza season. This year, the flu season began in the last week of March, four weeks earlier than in 2024. According to pneumonia surveillance in public hospitals, it’s the earliest start to the season since 2010. The seasonal influenza vaccine is available at public health clinics as well as through private healthcare providers, in…

South Africa’s Flu Season Arrives Early — Public Urged to Vaccinate

South Africa’s annual flu season has arrived earlier than expected, prompting health authorities to encourage citizens to get vaccinated as soon as possible.   According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), the influenza season officially began during the week of March 24 — four weeks earlier than in 2024, and the earliest onset since 2010 based on pneumonia-related hospital data.   While an early start does not necessaril…

South Africa’s 2025 Flu Season Starts Early: Get Vaccinated Now

South Africa’s 2025 flu season has begun earlier than expected. Protect yourself and others—get vaccinated today to reduce your risk of severe illness.