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[2026-01-24]Norovirus Infections Rise for 10 Consecutive Weeks, Young Children at Higher Risk

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Norovirus infections have increased for 10 consecutive weeks, reaching 617 cases in the third week of January.
Children aged 0–6 now account for 51.1% of cases, up 11.5 percentage points from the previous week.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency urges strict hygiene practices as there is no vaccine for norovirus.

[2026-01-18]Rise in Influenza B Among Youths: Health Authorities Urge Vaccination and Prevention

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In the second week of 2026, the number of suspected influenza cases per 1,000 outpatients rose to 40.9, a slight increase from the previous week.
Incidence is highest among children and adolescents aged 7–18, with Influenza B detection rates climbing to 17.6%.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency recommends following respiratory infection prevention guidelines and urges high-risk groups to get vaccinated.