由于广泛紧张、疫苗接种率低和公共卫生能力减弱,美国为严重流感季节准备了支架。 The U.S. braces for a severe flu season due to widespread strains, low vaccination rates, and weakened public health capacity.

去年爆发创纪录的流感爆发后, 美国又面临着另一个可能很严重的流感季节, The U.S. faces another potentially severe flu season after last year’s record-breaking outbreak, with early signs of rising activity in the U.K. and Japan. 尽管疾控中心预测会有一个中季,但专家们警告说,由于H1N1、H3N2和流感B菌株的持久性、免疫力下降和疫苗接种率低,特别是儿童接种疫苗率低,可能非常严重。 Despite CDC predictions of a moderate season, experts warn of possible severity due to persistent H1N1, H3N2, and flu B strains, waning immunity, and low vaccination rates—especially among children. 政府停业和疾病防治中心人员裁减的干扰可能会妨碍监督和应对,增加公共卫生风险。 Disruptions from a government shutdown and CDC staffing cuts may hinder surveillance and response, increasing public health risks. 卫生官员敦促在10月接种疫苗,以便在流感高峰月期间提供最佳保护。 Health officials urge getting vaccinated in October for optimal protection through peak flu months.