Las infecciones respiratorias encadenan su segunda semana en niveles epidémicos: sube la bronquiolitis entre los menores de 5 años

Respiratory infections remain at epidemic levels in Spain, with a notable increase in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among children and stabilization of influenza cases. Although COVID-19 incidence is declining among younger age groups, it continues to rise in more vulnerable populations, highlighting the simultaneous circulation of multiple pathogens with independent, non-competitive seasonal dynamics. The severity of these illnesses has decreased significantly thanks to immunization campaigns, particularly against RSV, while COVID-19 exhibits a more irregular and unpredictable circulation pattern. This variability is driven by waning immunity and changes in social dynamics, such as the start of the school year, dispelling the notion that one disease replaces another in the epidemic calendar. This analysis is relevant to open data because it underscores the importance of monitoring and publishing epidemiological statistics in real time. Transparent access to these data enables a better understanding of the complex interactions among different viruses, facilitates informed decision-making by public health authorities, and fosters social trust through scientific evidence, demonstrating how data transparency contributes to more effective and adaptive health management in response to evolving health realities.

Source: 20minutos.es
Published on 2026-10-09

Las infecciones respiratorias encadenan su segunda semana en niveles epidémicos: sube la bronquiolitis entre los menores de 5 años

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