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This suggests that while classic flu cases may be falling, seasonal respiratory diseases are still spreading widely across the country.<\/p>\n
Children most affected<\/p>\n
Children accounted for the largest share of patients with flu-like symptoms during the seventh week of the year:<\/p>\n
41.9% were children<\/p>\n
29.4% were aged 15\u201334<\/p>\n
21.4% were aged 35\u201359<\/p>\n
Only 7.3% were over 60<\/p>\n
The figures show that younger age groups continue to be the most vulnerable to infection, particularly in community settings such as schools and nurseries.<\/p>\n
Regional trends show improvement in most areas<\/p>\n
Encouragingly, the number of patients decreased in 18 administrative areas compared to the previous week, while two regions recorded no change.<\/p>\n
The highest number of cases was reported in Szabolcs-Szatm\u00e1r-Bereg, Fej\u00e9r, and Kom\u00e1rom-Esztergom counties, while the lowest figures came from Zala, B\u00e1cs-Kiskun, and Csongr\u00e1d-Csan\u00e1d.<\/p>\n
Clusters reported in schools and care homes<\/p>\n
Authorities also received 14 reports of infection clusters during the week. These outbreaks affected:<\/p>\n
one nursery<\/p>\n
seven kindergartens<\/p>\n
three primary schools<\/p>\n
three residential care homes<\/p>\n
Such environments are particularly prone to rapid transmission due to close contact among children, students, and vulnerable residents.<\/p>\n
Hospitalisations still a concern<\/p>\n
Severe cases remain a worry. Last week, 201 people were hospitalised with serious acute respiratory infections. Of these, 31 required intensive or sub-intensive care.<\/p>\n
While the overall number of flu-like cases appears to be declining, health officials warn that respiratory illnesses continue to place considerable strain on both primary care and hospitals across Hungary.<\/p>\n
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