Overview
- Agency head Anna Popova said surveillance has observed viral changes but none that would affect the epidemic process.
- She reported that Russia’s nationwide influenza vaccination campaign concluded before the seasonal upswing.
- The vaccine’s strain composition and antigen content are judged sufficient to protect against the identified A(H3N2) changes.
- Popova noted that very high case numbers are not being recorded at this time.
- Authorities will continue active genomic and epidemiological monitoring to evaluate any future shifts.