The French authorities advise not to delay the seasonal vaccine, then to meet a deadline of at least three weeks before receiving the pandemic vaccine, as recommended by the High Council of Public Health.
People over 65, those suffering from certain illnesses, those residing in a medical facility in the medium or long stay and health professionals are covered by the vaccination for seasonal influenza. More than 9 million policyholders Monday will receive a voucher that will allow them to get free, from Friday, September 25, the vaccine in their pharmacy.
The seniors do not, however, among the first people targeted for vaccination against influenza A H1N1, which will be ready in October, because they would be even better protected against pandemic viruses because their immune system has already met with the same virus type . those priorities for the new vaccine against influenza are pregnant women, young children, immunocompromised patients and caregivers.
Seasonal flu annually affects 2.5 million people in France. It causes about 2,500 deaths per year, of which 90% are over 65 years.
People over 65, those suffering from certain illnesses, those residing in a medical facility in the medium or long stay and health professionals are covered by the vaccination for seasonal influenza. More than 9 million policyholders Monday will receive a voucher that will allow them to get free, from Friday, September 25, the vaccine in their pharmacy.
The seniors do not, however, among the first people targeted for vaccination against influenza A H1N1, which will be ready in October, because they would be even better protected against pandemic viruses because their immune system has already met with the same virus type . those priorities for the new vaccine against influenza are pregnant women, young children, immunocompromised patients and caregivers.
Seasonal flu annually affects 2.5 million people in France. It causes about 2,500 deaths per year, of which 90% are over 65 years.
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