在英国、加拿大和日本,一种新的流感变种已传播到美国。 在美国,病例增加,疫苗接种率低,引起对严酷季节的担忧。 A new flu variant spreading in the UK, Canada, and Japan has reached the U.S., where rising cases and low vaccination rates raise concerns about a severe season.

在英国、加拿大和日本,一种新的H3N2流感变体,即小Clade K,正在迅速蔓延,并已达到美国,尽管总体水平仍然较低,但美国流感活动仍在增加。 A new H3N2 flu variant, subclade K, is spreading rapidly in the UK, Canada, and Japan and has reached the U.S., where flu activity is rising despite still-low overall levels. 在今年疫苗研制后出现的这种病毒株有突变, 降低了疫苗的有效性, 尽管早期数据显示, 疫苗仍然可以保护儿童免受住院治疗. This strain, which emerged after this year’s vaccine was formulated, has mutations that reduce vaccine effectiveness, though early data shows shots still offer protection against hospitalization, especially in children. 美国的流感疫苗接种率低于通常,与去年相比,零售药店服用的流感疫苗接种量比去年减少约200万剂,这引起了人们对一个可能很严酷的季节的关切。 Flu vaccination rates in the U.S. are lower than usual, with about 2 million fewer doses administered by retail pharmacies compared to last year, raising concerns about a potentially severe season. 卫生官员敦促美国人,特别是高危群体,在假期旅行增加和病毒蔓延时接种疫苗。 Health officials urge Americans, especially high-risk groups, to get vaccinated as holiday travel increases and the virus spreads.