As every year, it is planned that the vaccination campaign once morest the seasonal flu will be launched at the beginning of October. With the approach of the winter season, which should experience an increase in flu cases this year compared to last year, doctors and specialists strongly recommend that those concerned join the flu vaccination campaign.
President of the National Health Federation (FNS) and president of the scientific committee for vaccination once morest Covid-19, Moulay Said Afif affirmed that “ the fall and winter of 2021 have been very harsh. The number of children and adults who contracted a cold has increased compared to 2020 ». «The fall and winter of this year unfortunately promise to be tougher and more difficult,” he said.
The seasonal flu vaccination campaign should be launched in the next few days, Dr Afif told us, noting that the vaccine will be available at the end of next week, for a campaign launch in early October at the latest.
In this sense, the doctor stresses the need to urge the groups concerned to get vaccinated once morest seasonal flu, noting that the campaign targets millions of citizens, especially those suffering from immune fragility.
« People over the age of 60 and those with chronic illnesses, as well as children over 6 months old, should be vaccinated. As well as people suffering from chronic diseases or who are premature », he detailed.
While the seasonal flu vaccination campaign is being prepared on a large scale, Covid-19 is still present among us, warns the specialist, raising the possibility of infection by the two viruses at the same time. A situation which might pose several health difficulties, warned Dr. Afif, thus recommending to the citizens concerned not only to be vaccinated once morest the seasonal flu, but also to complete their anti-covid vaccination schedule.
According to the definition of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, seasonal influenza is “an acute viral infection that affects the respiratory system, and which occurs during the fall and winter seasons in the form of seasonal epidemics. It is a mild disease in general, which can still lead to serious complications that can lead to death, especially in the groups most at risk. ».
Each year, flu epidemics can affect all age groups. Most cases heal quickly without the need for medical treatment. The risk of complications, or in some cases of death, essentially concerns vulnerable groups: pregnant women, children from 6 months to 5 years old, the elderly and people suffering from chronic illnesses.
For this reason, the WHO and the Ministry of Health continue to recommend annual vaccination of people belonging to these high-risk groups, as well as healthcare professionals.
Additionally, the MS says anyone can help limit the spread of the flu by taking simple precautions, such as washing their hands regularly, avoiding going outside if they have flu-like symptoms, and sneezing into a tissue or their elbow. This applies to pregnant women, children under 5, the elderly and people with chronic illnesses.
