Flu cases hold steady with vaccine uptake on the rise in Cayman
Cayman is now deep into respiratory illness season, but health officials say the surprising trend isn’t a spike in flu cases, but a surge in demand for the flu vaccine.
Public Health and private clinics report that case numbers remain steady against a backdrop of more proactive prevention this year.
The Health Services Authority describes the seasonal flu or influenza as a viral respiratory infection that circulates worldwide and spreads easily from person to person. It typically begins suddenly, with symptoms such as fever, a dry cough, headache, muscle and joint aches, fatigue, sore throat and a runny nose. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Nov 21, 2025 03:03 PM