at least 20 children.
So why is the flu so bad this year?
To begin with, H3N2 is a historically virulent flu virus. It’s also a fairly uncommon strain of the flu, which means few people have an immune resistance to H3N2. Furthermore, the CDC was expecting an H1 strain of the flu to be the most prevalent this year, so they synthesized a flu vaccine to target the H1 strain instead of H3. Unfortunately, this H1 vaccine is only about 30 percent effective against the H3N2 flu. Together, these three factors have conspired to make this year’s flu season particularly severe.
That’s why we’re helping hospitals stay one step ahead of the flu.
A bad flu season can be especially hard on pediatric departments, so we’re offering cribs and bassinets to accommodate the sudden influx of young patients being treated for the flu. We’ve already received a few rush orders on these products from facilities that are running out of space for patients, and we’re keeping more in stock to ensure there are enough pediatric beds to go around. If you need additional supplies to meet the demands of this flu season, the team at Novum Medical Products would be happy to lend a hand. Browse our healthcare supplies online, or give us a call to speak with a representative today.