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Seasonal flu: the Ministry of Health calls on populations at risk to be vaccinated – RTCI

The Ministry of Health on Wednesday called on people with chronic illnesses, pregnant women, the elderly and children with chronic illnesses to be vaccinated against seasonal flu.

In a press release published today, the ministry recalls the need for vaccination, especially with the prevalence of the seasonal flu virus (H3N2) since the beginning of November, specifying that this virus is included in the composition of the currently available vaccine. .

The Ministry of Health stressed that by following a number of simple measures it is possible to avoid infections and have a healthy and safe winter, recalling in this regard the need to wash your hands regularly and use paper tissues when coughing or sneezing, as well as airing the house every day.

The health ministry also stressed the need to consult a doctor in case of shortness of breath or persistent high temperature, and to protect infants by avoiding exposing them to infections and not kissing them on the mouth or nose. .

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