They recommend flu and COVID vaccinations for at-risk populations.
From European Center for Disease Prevention and Control make recommendations regarding coverage vaccination against influenza and Covid-19they especially point out that at-risk groups be vaccinated against both diseases in the European Union before the start of the vaccination season. winter.
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control makes clear recommendations mainly regarding population at risk They advise those people with chronic diseases, older than 60 years old Get vaccinated against flu and Covid-19 and do so before the winter season.
vaccination, in this case double vaccination against influenza and Covid-19, is one of the measures more efficient protect the most vulnerable people in society from serious illness, hospitalization and death.
With the arrival of the winter season, experts predict co-circulation of seasonal influenza, He respiratory syncytial virus (HRV), SARS-CoV-2 and others respiratory viruses it will most disproportionately affect people from disadvantaged groups. high risk how can they be elderly people, people with weakened immune system and sick chronic pathologies.
Recommendations
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control strongly recommends stay home if they appear respiratory virus symptomsrespect respiratory hygiene And cough protocol, hand washing often and ventilate interior spaces and even using a mask in some places crowded or near vulnerable people if symptoms occur.
Case rates remain low, but hospitalizations are expected to rise very significantly.
According to end-October data collected by ECDC, the number of patients visiting primary care and hospitals for respiratory illnesses remains at levels expected for this time of year.
people aged 65 years and older continue to represent main age group at risk of hospitalization and serious outcome due to COVID-19. For now incidence is still low, However, according to previous seasons, very significant increase in the coming weeks.