As influenza cases rise, residents rush to get flu shots

Residents in Japan are rushing to receive influenza vaccinations as the country experiences a rising number of flu cases. Public demand for the immunization has surged amid the health concern.

Data released for the week leading up to October 4 indicates that the average number of influenza patients per clinic in Japan climbed to 11.35. This increase highlights the growing viral transmission prompting the current wave of vaccinations.