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Severe influenza cases
Global: 5 million in 2026.
- 5 million Latest · Global · 2026
- Annual Release cadence
- 1 Record · 1 region · 2026
Verified 15 Sep 2026 · 1 publisher · Next period 2027
The figure
One published observation so far. A chart follows as soon as a second period is published.
Severe influenza cases
Global, 2026
Every record
1 record · 1 region · 2026. Each period links to its record: the value, its source evidence and original document.
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How this measure is built
- Definition
- The estimated annual number of severe illness cases caused by seasonal influenza worldwide.
- Measure
- One slice of Influenza cases ( form: count, segment: severe ) . Estimated total number of seasonal influenza cases. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
- Limitations
- Values are shown as published; StatOrigin does not revise, fill gaps or convert currencies.
- Verification
- Each value, unit, period and place was checked against its source evidence before publication. See the methodology and the corrections process.
Sources · 1 document
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSK to advance mRNA seasonal flu vaccine candidate to phase III following positive phase II data | GSK | — | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest severe influenza cases?
Global: 5 million in 2026.
Where does this data come from?
From 1 document published by GSK. Every figure on this page links to its record, which preserves the original source evidence.
How often is it updated?
Annual. The newest published period is 2026; the next release should cover 2027. A new figure appears here once the publisher releases it and it passes verification.
Can I use this data?
Yes. StatOrigin publishes it under CC BY 4.0: you may copy, chart and republish it, including commercially, with attribution to StatOrigin and to the original publisher.
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Cite the page as a data set, or open any record to cite one figure: each record carries APA, MLA, Chicago and BibTeX forms that credit the original publisher.
StatOrigin. (2026). Severe influenza cases [Data set]. Retrieved October 28, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/indicators/severe-influenza-cases
"Severe influenza cases." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/indicators/severe-influenza-cases. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.
StatOrigin. "Severe influenza cases." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 28, 2026. https://statorigin.org/indicators/severe-influenza-cases.
@misc{statorigin_severe_influenza_cases_2026, title = {Severe influenza cases}, author = {{StatOrigin}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://statorigin.org/indicators/severe-influenza-cases}, note = {Data set. Accessed 2026-10-28} }