Flu vaccination campaigns begin across Italy as surveillance awaits approval

Flu vaccination campaigns are starting in several Italian regions, with older people and others at higher risk being offered vaccines first.

Doctors are seeing some flu-like illnesses, but Italy has no warning signs so far.

Flu activity is rising in the United States and the United Kingdom, while other European countries are mostly at usual pre-season levels.

Italy is waiting for a ministry circular before its seasonal monitoring system can resume.

Monitoring helps health officials track the spread of flu and spot changes.