The True Story: Nearly a Million in Seven Days

Italian news agency ANSA reported on 29 December 2025, citing Italy's Higher Health Institute (ISS), that about 950,000 new acute respiratory infections were recorded from 15 to 21 December, an incidence of 17.1 per 1,000 up from 14.7, with about 5.8 million cases this season.

The report said children under five had the highest rate, about 50 per 1,000, and emergency data from several regions showed more visits and admissions than the year before. Anna Teresa Palamara, director of ISS's infectious diseases department, said the country was approaching the peak.

The Key Lesson: Sick Children and Children Coming for Vaccines Wait Together

Thai paediatric clinics see both sick children and healthy children for check-ups or vaccines. Points to watch are:

• One waiting room for sick and healthy children
• Toy corners in the waiting room
• Exam beds used by many children
• Nebulisers used in the clinic
• Several parents accompanying one child

How Flu Spreads

According to the World Health Organization, seasonal influenza spreads easily where people gather, such as schools and nursing homes. It spreads through droplets when people cough or sneeze, and through hands that touch contaminated surfaces and then the eyes, nose or mouth. Most people recover within a week, but young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with chronic illness are at risk of severe disease. Influenza is an enveloped virus, which suitable disinfectants can inactivate.

Risk Register for Paediatric Clinics

1. Sick children wait with vaccine visitors: likelihood high / impact high / level critical. Mitigation: separate waiting rooms or appointment times. Owner: clinic manager
2. Toy corner in the waiting room: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: close toy corners in outbreaks. Owner: clinic manager
3. Exam bed linen not changed: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: paper bed covers changed every child. Owner: nursing assistant
4. Several parents per child: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: limit to one companion. Owner: receptionist
5. Exam rooms not disinfected at day's end: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: fog and ozone-treat after closing. Owner: clinic owner

Ways to Reduce Flu Risk in Paediatric Clinics

1. Separate waiting areas or times for sick and well children
2. Close toy corners in outbreaks
3. Use paper bed covers changed every child
4. Limit companions to one
5. Give masks to coughing children
6. Clean nebulisers per manufacturer instructions
7. Fog and ozone-treat exam rooms after closing

How ULV Disinfection Fogging Helps

The World Health Disinfection disinfection service uses ULV fogging machines that turn the disinfectant into a fine mist. It settles across the whole area, including corners, curtains, upholstery and surfaces that hand wiping cannot reach.

• Whole-area coverage without relying on wiping spot by spot
• Quick return to use, typically about 30 minutes after fogging
• Uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page
• The team wears full protective equipment, so owners and staff do not take the risk themselves
• Report and photos after the job for customers, management or authorities
• Tax invoice with 3% withholding tax for companies and agencies

Ozone Treatment for Closed Rooms and Stuffy Spaces

The World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service uses machines that generate ozone gas from oxygen in the air. It suits closed rooms such as meeting rooms, bedrooms, classrooms, sick bays and vans, helping reduce germs in the air and on surfaces and removing stale odours. Ozone breaks back down into oxygen after treatment, leaving no residue.

• Works alongside disinfection fogging: spray or wipe surfaces first, then use ozone for the air and corners of closed rooms
• No people or pets in the room during treatment: the team seals the room and runs a timer
• Ventilate after treatment before normal use resumes
• Machines tested by Intertek, according to WHD's service page
• Ideal after someone has been ill, such as recovered patients' rooms, shared bedrooms and shuttle vans

Before and After

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many cases did Italy have that week? A: About 950,000 from 15 to 21 December 2025, with about 5.8 million this season.

Q: Which age group was hit hardest in Italy? A: Children under five, at about 50 per 1,000.

Q: Does the fogging disinfectant work on flu? A: The team uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page, and influenza is an enveloped virus that suitable disinfectants can inactivate. Fogging does not replace vaccination or handwashing.

Q: Can I enter the room right after ozone treatment? A: No one should be in the room during treatment. Ventilate afterwards before normal use; the team will advise the right time for the room size.

Q: Can clinics get a tax invoice? A: Yes. Tax invoices are issued and 3% withholding tax is supported. Call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Related Links and Sources

• World Health Disinfection disinfection service
• World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service
• Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant and price
• Influenza information from Thailand's Department of Disease Control, hotline 1422
• WHO seasonal influenza fact sheet

Prevent Flu with Disinfection Fogging and Ozone Treatment

The real news from Italy shows young children are hit hardest. Paediatric clinics that separate sick and healthy children earn parents' trust. Reduce the risk with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for waiting rooms, counters and exam rooms, and the ozone treatment service for paediatric exam and nebuliser rooms after closing. To book, call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268