Rospotrebnadzor named risk groups that need to be vaccinated against flu first

People with chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, as well as obesity and lung diseases, first of all need to be vaccinated against the flu, the press service of Rospotrebnadzor told reporters.

“It is especially important to get vaccinated for people at risk: those who often suffer from acute respiratory viral infections, patients with chronic diseases such as lung diseases, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders and obesity,” the message says.

Rospotrebnadzor added that the high-risk zone also includes small children, elderly people and pregnant women.