Vaccination is the most effective measure to prevent influenza and community-acquired pneumonia

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The most effective measure to prevent influenza and community-acquired pneumonia is vaccination.

According to Rospotrebnadzor, in the 38th week, 734 thousand cases of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 were registered in Russia, which is almost 34% higher than the previous week.

MOSCOW, September 29 - RIA Novosti. The most effective measure to prevent influenza and community-acquired pneumonia is vaccination; vaccination must be done in the next few weeks, Vladimir Chulanov, chief freelance specialist of the Russian Ministry of Health for infectious diseases, told reporters.

“The most effective measure to prevent influenza, as well as community-acquired pneumonia, is vaccination. It is necessary to get vaccinated in advance, preferably in the next few weeks,” Chulanov said.