11 deaths due to the flu, 3 to Covid, more than 300 hospitalizations linked to the two diseases: this is the toll of the latest epidemic. The flu vaccination campaign takes place every year from November to April. Who are the people affected by vaccination this year?
Runny nose, dry cough, joint pain…no doubt, for Augustine, you must consult your doctor. She may have the flu, her vaccine was from November last year. So the nurse at the Faa’a dispensary suggested that he do a recall. “I don’t want to have any more illness, I’m fed up with it,” explains Augustine. “I’ve reached 71 years old. I don’t want any more illness, that’s why I’m going to get vaccinated.”
Elderly people, patients with long-term illnesses, pregnant women, healthcare or transport personnel: this is the target audience for the anti-flu vaccine and the anti-Covid vaccine.
“We can do them the same day, there’s no problem,” explains Jacob Tuheiava, nurse. Except at the injection sites. We can do them differently, on each arm. Not necessarily in the same muscle, and with the different material. But we can do it in one go, no problem.”
Vaccination is free only for eligible people. The Faa’a dispensary, for example, currently has 30 doses. “For the flu, what we call vaxigripp, it’s an annual injection, adds the nurse. For example Augustine, I just vaccinated her today, so she will come back on the same date, next year , for Vaxigripp, for Covid-19, according to the WHO, we can only vaccinate once now.. You remember in 2019, you had to vaccinate 3 times. Now no. One dose is enough. »
The vaccination campaign runs until April 30, 2025. It is available in approved pharmacies and dispensaries.
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