Predictions for this Winter...A One-Two Punch?
Two years ago, there was virtually no flu season due to COVID-19 isolation.
In addition, experts predict another COVID-19 surge this fall and winter.(2) According to the World Health Organization’s early October global situation report, more than 1.5 million COVID-19 diagnosis were reported across Europe during the week ending Oct. 2, about 8% more than the prior week.(3) While the U.S. does not always follow in Europe’s footsteps, it is enough of a spike to be on alert. Get prepared now for this year's flu season with Hardy Diagnostics productsto help detect and protect against influenza and COVID-19.(4)
Last year, we had an influenza season that began in December. By January, it seemed like it was going to result in a moderately severe season, but the cases of flu abruptly plummeted and though the season lasted into May, it was exceptionally mild. With two milder-than-usual flu seasons, COVID-19 mask and social distance fatigue, and low levels of immunity, experts are concerned we may see much higher cases of influenza this season.(1) Already this year, Australia’s winter saw its worst season in five years with children especially hard hit.
Meet the author
CLINICAL PRODUCT MANAGER at HARDY DIAGNOSTICS
Megan Roesner, B.A. Journalism and Mass Communications
Megan is a seasoned writer and marketing professional who comes from a background in television journalism, followed by fifteen years leading mulitple hospital marketing and communications teams with the largest not-for-proft health system in the U.S. Megan has won numerous tv, writing and marketing awards and is a member of a number of professional public relations and marketing associations. Her passion for continuous professional challenges and life-long learning led her to Hardy Diagnostics. Megan is proud to work amongst a wonderful marketing team surrounded by experienced microbiologists and scientists who constantly push for the latest and greatest products to help diagnose and detect disease. In her current role, Megan is in charge of product development and marketing Hardy's clinical category which encompasses hospitals and health systems, clinics and research institutions, higher education and veterinary diagnostics. In her free time, Megan enjoys being a mom to her two very active boys, cats, a dog, a very old goldfish and 24 chickens.
