The annual flu vaccination starts today, October 8. Vaccination is between 14 and 15:30 on weekdays.

There are two A-strains and one B-strain. Another vaccine will be available later due to the so-called swine flu strain A(H1N1), presumably in November.

 What is influenza, what are the symptoms and when does it come?
Influenza is a viral infection characterized by high fever, dry cough, headache, bone pain, often with sore throat and runny nose. The symptoms come on suddenly. An annual epidemic caused by influenza A and usually also caused by influenza B often begins in December or January, but it must be assumed that the beginning of an influenza epidemic can be from October to March. It usually takes 2-3 months for an epidemic to pass.
Is the flu dangerous?
The risk of serious complications from the flu is greatest among the elderly and people with suppressed immune systems, but the flu leads to deaths among seniors every year.
Who is recommended to be vaccinated?

  • Everyone who has reached the age of 60.
  • Everyone, both children and adults, who suffer from chronic heart, lung, kidney and liver diseases, diabetes, malignant diseases and other immunosuppressive diseases.
  • ? Health care staff and others who take care of people with increased risk on a daily basis.
Those who belong to the above groups receive the vaccine free of charge, but still pay arrival fee according to regulation no. 1204 / 2008. In the latter group, however, it is only healthcare workers who do not pay for the vaccine.
How much protection is there in vaccination?
Vaccination can be expected to provide at least 70% protection against the disease, and it will be milder in those among the vaccinated who become ill. Epidemiologist emphasizes that as many people as possible are vaccinated, not least those who belong to priority groups.
If you need advice, contact your clinic.