The perfect time to get vaccinated against the flu

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Now is the perfect time for flu vaccination, First Deputy Minister of Health of Georgia Tamar Gabunia said.

Rhinovirus and enterovirus are already circulating in the autumn season, a relatively small percentage, about 7-8%, is accounted for by coronavirus.

"As for the flu, while the flu virus is not circulating, only isolated cases have been recorded. No flu viruses have been reported this week. Now is the perfect time to get vaccinated", Gabunia said.

According to her, the state has purchased 200,000 high-quality four-component vaccines manufactured by Abbott. The vaccine protects against the development of a severe form of influenza, so it is especially important to vaccinate people from risk groups.

"The vaccine is free and it is fully covered by the state program. Family medicine centers and a large number of clinics are involved in the vaccination process. High-risk carriers are people aged 60 and older, as well as people with diabetes and other chronic diseases. Vaccination is very important for pregnant women", Gabunia said.

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The perfect time to get vaccinated against the flu

2023/10/7996-1697441392.jpg
Read: 862     14:00     16 Октябрь 2023    

Now is the perfect time for flu vaccination, First Deputy Minister of Health of Georgia Tamar Gabunia said.

Rhinovirus and enterovirus are already circulating in the autumn season, a relatively small percentage, about 7-8%, is accounted for by coronavirus.

"As for the flu, while the flu virus is not circulating, only isolated cases have been recorded. No flu viruses have been reported this week. Now is the perfect time to get vaccinated", Gabunia said.

According to her, the state has purchased 200,000 high-quality four-component vaccines manufactured by Abbott. The vaccine protects against the development of a severe form of influenza, so it is especially important to vaccinate people from risk groups.

"The vaccine is free and it is fully covered by the state program. Family medicine centers and a large number of clinics are involved in the vaccination process. High-risk carriers are people aged 60 and older, as well as people with diabetes and other chronic diseases. Vaccination is very important for pregnant women", Gabunia said.

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