(Vax-Before-Travel News)
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) recently announced an increase in influenza cases, declaring a nationwide epidemic.
An MHLW press release issued on October 3, 2025, stated that the number of flu patients at designated medical institutions over the most recent reporting period was 4,030. This equates to 1.04 patients per institution, exceeding the 1.00 threshold that indicates the start of an epidemic.
The MHLW states everyone should take preventive measures such as hand-washing and vaccination.
As of October 8, 2025, the U.S. CDC has not issued a Travel Health Notice regarding Japan’s influenza outbreak. The CDC does recommend various travel vaccines before visiting Japan.
In the United States, the CDC recently reported a very low number of influenza cases as the 2025-2026 flu season began.
AloJapan.com