Flu Symptoms 2024 South Africa. The flu season is expected to start in the next few weeks and the department is advising those at high risk of contracting the virus to get the flu vaccine to prevent. Southern hemisphere’s 2024 influenza vaccine has arrived.

While most people who get the flu experience only mild to moderate symptoms, some can get severe symptoms and even die, especially the very young. Seasonal influenza (the flu) is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses.