Overview

• Brandenburg recorded 18,717 confirmed influenza cases during the 2024/25 season, a significant increase from 7,584 cases in the previous year.
• The peak of the flu wave occurred in the early weeks of 2025, according to Health Minister Britta Müller.
• Genetic changes in influenza viruses were identified as a possible factor behind the surge in cases.
• Vaccination rates among seniors in Brandenburg were 52.2% in the 2023/24 season, with updated figures for 2024/25 not yet available.
• The Health Minister emphasized the importance of vaccination, recommending October and November as the optimal months for flu shots.