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The Immunoprophylaxis Expert Committee operating under the Ministry of Social Affairs has made a significant decision, recommending vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for boys as well. Additionally, all 15-18-year-olds are offered the opportunity for free catch-up vaccination. As a result, starting February of the next year, young individuals in Estonia aged 12-18 who are interested will have access to free vaccination against HPV. Furthermore, the committee recommends changing the current HPV vaccination schedule from a two-dose to a one-dose scheme.

In week 21 (23-29 May), a total of 2,540 people got in touch with a doctor due to the presence of upper respiratory viral infections. In total, 40.1% of those patients were children. This is a 5% decrease on the figures for week 20.

In week 19 (9-15 May), a total of 2,689 people got in touch with a doctor due to the presence of upper respiratory viral infections. In total, 35.6% of those patients were children. This is a 3% decrease on the figures for week 18.

In week 16 (18-24 April), a total of 4,390 people got in touch with a doctor due to upper respiratory viral infections. In total, 34.1% of those patients were children. This is a 30% increase on the figures for week 15.

In week 11 (14-20 March), a total of 6,945 people got in touch with a doctor due to upper respiratory viral infections. This is a 7% reduction on the figures for week 10. Twenty percent of this week’s cases involved children.

In week 47, a total of 5,276 people sought medical attention with symptoms of acute respiratory viral infection. Of that figure, children formed almost 40%.

Last week saw two new influenza cases being added to the list. Since the beginning of the season, a total of four influenza A cases have been confirmed following laboratory tests.

A total of two influenzas cases have been confirmed during this season. The human bocavirus and rhinovirus are currently the dominating forms of virus.

In week 43, a total of 6,472 people sought medical attention with symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections. Of that figure, children formed a sizable 37%. The highest numbers of patients who have sought medical attention were registered in Pärnu County, Tallinn, Tartu County, and Ida-Viru County.

In week 40, a total of 5,123 people sought medical attention with symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections. Of that figure, children formed a sizable 40%. This is twice as many as in the first week of last year’s flu season. So far, though, no influenza virus cases in the 2021/2022 season have been confirmed by means of laboratory testing.