Rospotrebnadzor named risk groups that are recommended to get vaccinated against influenza first
Quick Look
Rospotrebnadzor recommends that children, elderly people over 60 years of age and people with chronic diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular pathologies, as well as medical workers, social workers and trade employees, and teachers, be vaccinated against influenza first.
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Why It Matters
Rospotrebnadzor annually issues recommendations on influenza vaccination before the start of the epidemic season.
First of all, people at risk are recommended to get vaccinated against influenza. RIA Novosti reports this with reference to the press service of Rospotrebnadzor.
“First of all, people in risk groups should get vaccinated against the flu: children, the elderly (60+) and people with chronic diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular pathologies,” the department said.
They also noted that those who work a lot with other people - doctors, social workers and trade workers, teachers - also need to be vaccinated.
Open Questions
- When will mass flu vaccination begin this season?
- Is the vaccine available free of charge to all identified risk groups?
