In the near future, vaccination against influenza will begin in Ukraine.
What you should definitely know before vaccinate yourself or a child?
When should you get vaccinated?
The best option is in October. Remember that it takes time for the body to develop full immunity.If you decide to get vaccinated in December, you will be protected only closer to the new year, respectively, there will be a risk of catching the flu at a time when the vaccine has not yet begun to work.
Who needs the vaccine?
Every person needs a vaccine (with rare exceptions). It will be especially relevant for children under 2 years old and people over 65 years old, because they are at risk and, as a rule, are hard to tolerate the flu.
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Can pregnant women get vaccinated?
Vaccines are safe for all categories, and for pregnant women they are necessary, since viruses are especially dangerous during the period of gestation. With the vaccine, not only the mother is protected, but also the child, part of the immunity is transmitted through the placenta, providing him with protection.Does vaccination reduce the risk of getting coronavirus?
No, unfortunately, the flu vaccine forms a specific immunity that will not affect the protection against coronavirus in any way. However, the vaccine is important so that a person does not catch both pathogens at the same time.
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