In the near future, vaccination against influenza will begin in Ukraine.
What you must know before vaccinate yourself or a child?
When should you get vaccinated?
The best option is in October. Remember that the body will take time to develop full immunity.If you decide to get vaccinated in December, then 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 take effect.
Who needs a vaccine?
Everyone 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, have a hard time with the flu.
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Can pregnant women be vaccinated?
Vaccines are safe for all categories, and they are necessary for pregnant women, since viruses are especially dangerous during the period of bearing a child. 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 the vaccine reduce the risk of contracting the 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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