Get vaccinated against the flu!
The vaccination campaign started in October 2023. The Rossony Central District Hospital has received anti-influenza vaccine (trivalent) manufactured in Russia, which is used for free immunization.
To get vaccinated, anyone can contact their local healthcare organization – the polyclinic, paramedic and obstetric stations, or general practitioner's outpatient clinics of the Rossony Central District Hospital.
Modern influenza vaccines, in addition to forming specific immunity to certain influenza viruses, enhance the body's general resistance to other respiratory viruses.
Influenza vaccines have low reactogenicity, with local and general reactions occurring extremely rarely.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends influenza vaccination as the only realistic way to protect against this infection and to create herd immunity.
Vaccination is especially important for people at high risk of developing complications, as well as for those living with or caring for individuals at high risk.
Temporary contraindications for vaccination include: the period of acute illness or exacerbation of a chronic disease. The vaccine can be administered after the temperature normalizes (after the acute illness has ended) and the chronic disease enters remission.
In accordance with the National Calendar of Preventive Vaccinations, free influenza vaccinations are provided to the following population groups: children aged 6 months to 3 years; children aged 3 years and adults with chronic diseases; schoolchildren; immunocompromised individuals; individuals over 65 years of age; pregnant women; healthcare workers; children and adults in institutions with round-the-clock stay; employees of state bodies ensuring state security and population life support.
In addition to vaccination, it is important to observe personal protective measures, such as:
- regular hand washing and proper drying;
- proper respiratory hygiene – covering the mouth and nose with tissues when coughing or sneezing, followed by proper disposal of the tissues;
- timely self-isolation of individuals who feel unwell, with high fever and other flu symptoms;
- avoiding close contact with sick people;
- preventing touching the eyes, nose, and mouth.
Dear residents of Rossony District! By vaccinating our children and ourselves, we will protect ourselves from influenza and its potential severe consequences. Remember: the more people in society are vaccinated, the safer it is to live in it!
State Institution "Rossony Regional Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology", 2023.