Rospotrebnadzor recommends that children, the elderly and people with chronic diseases be vaccinated against influenza first.
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Rospotrebnadzor recommends that children, older people (60+) and people with chronic diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular pathologies, as well as workers with high contact with the population: doctors, teachers, social and sales workers, be vaccinated against influenza first.
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Why It Matters
Rospotrebnadzor has disseminated information on flu vaccination recommendations for risk groups and professional groups with high contact with the population.
The flu vaccine is primarily recommended for children, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses.
Vaccination is also recommended for people engaged in professions with high contact with the population: doctors, teachers, social workers and trade workers.
MOSCOW, September 24 - RIA Novosti. It is primarily recommended for children, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases to get vaccinated against the flu, the press service of Rospotrebnadzor told reporters.
“First of all, people in risk groups should get vaccinated against the flu: children, elderly people (60+) and people with chronic diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular pathologies,” the message says.
Open Questions
- When will mass flu vaccination begin?
- Is the vaccine available free of charge to all recommended groups?
- What flu strain is expected this season?
