Flu vaccination to begin in Belarus

On October 1, vaccination against influenza begins in Belarus. For vaccination, you can visit polyclinics at your place of residence, Minsk-News reported.

There are two drugs for vaccination. The Russian vaccine "Grippol Plus" can be vaccinated for free. Vaccination with the French drug "Vaxigrip Tetra" is carried out for a fee.

The Ministry of Health has published a list of high-risk groups of influenza:

• children aged 6 months to 3 years;
• children from 3 years old and adults with chronic diseases and immunodeficiency conditions;
• elderly people aged 65 and older;
• pregnant women;
• medical and pharmaceutical workers;
• children and adults in institutions with round-the-clock stay;
• employees of state agencies that ensure the security of the state and the vital activity of the population;
• employees of education, trade, catering, public utilities and others.

A WHO representative recently visited Belarus and said that the organization is pleased with the cooperation with Belarus.

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