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What to know about the flu and getting vaccinated against it in Germany

Chillier autumn weather and the increasing use of your heater are unmistakable signs that the spread of influenza viruses is sure to soon arrive. Thinking of getting vaccinated? Here are some things to consider.

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This is where the flu has been hitting Germany hardest

In the first week of February alone, 14,000 new cases of influenza were confirmed in Germany, bringing the total since October up to 43,000, while there have been more than 100 deaths.

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Experts predict heavy winter flu toll

Health experts at Berlin's Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said on Friday that Germany is likely to suffer more deaths than usual this winter from the flu virus.

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Flu infections run rampant in Bavaria

The flu is hitting Bavaria hard this winter, with a drastic rise in flu cases forcing local doctors to work overtime to keep up with the patient flow, <i>Stern</i> magazine reported.