For the 2024-2025 flu season, the Sanofi Pasteur laboratory plans to distribute its Vaxigrip vaccine. In total, 250,000 doses will be available, divided between the public and private markets. More precisely, the Pasteur Institute and the Ministry of Health should receive 100,000 doses, while the private market, that is to say pharmacies and wholesale distributors, will benefit from 150,000 doses, according to a source from Sanofi Morocco-Tunisia -Libya contacted by Le360.
Like last year, the serum, which will be marketed at a price of 125.30 dirhams, contains four strains of killed influenza viruses (no live germs) and allows for broader protection and better adaptation to epidemiological developments. .
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The Ministry of Health and Social Protection, as a reminder, launched, on November 7, the national campaign for the prevention and control of influenza and acute respiratory infections, under the theme: “Seasonal influenza: let’s vaccinate us and respect the barrier measures. An initiative that will extend throughout the flu season, which is characterized by an increase in the circulation of respiratory viruses, particularly those of seasonal flu and Covid-19.
What doctors recommend
Vaccination against seasonal flu is strongly recommended every year, particularly between the months of October and February, when flu virus activity is at its peak. This preventive measure is primarily aimed at the most vulnerable populations, those who are exposed to an increased risk of serious complications, recalls Tayeb Hamdi, doctor.
People aged over 65 are among the first targets of this campaign, their immune systems are often weakened, making them more susceptible to severe infections. Likewise, individuals suffering from chronic illnesses, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, are of particular concern, the doctor.
Pregnant women are also given priority, as they have an increased susceptibility to respiratory infections. Vaccination not only allows them to protect themselves, but also to offer passive immunity to their child during the first months of life.
Beyond vaccination, respecting barrier gestures remains crucial. These measures, such as wearing a mask, frequent hand washing and limiting contact with sick people, effectively complement immunization to reduce the spread of the virus, insists the professional.
