Two weeks after the start of the vaccination campaign against Covid-19, the campaign against seasonal flu begins.
The people most at risk
These prevention campaigns both concern people most exposed to the risk of serious complications: people aged 65 and over, people with chronic illness (cardiovascular, pulmonary, diabetes, etc.), immunocompromised people. , people with severe obesity and pregnant women.
A simplified vaccination route
Vaccination of those around these vulnerable people, including professionals in the medical and social sectors, is also recommended. In order to facilitate vaccinations, the vaccination process is once again simplified this year.
Limit the epidemic impact
Beyond the individual benefits conferred by vaccines, the collective benefit is also valuable: by limiting the epidemic impact of the concomitant circulation of influenza viruses and Covid-19, our healthcare system is also better protected. .
Serious consequences on health
The flu, like Covid-19, can have serious health consequences for more vulnerable populations. These acute and very contagious respiratory infections can cause high fevers, headaches and sore throats, intense fatigue, etc. In vulnerable people, these infections can lead to serious complications (respiratory, cardiac, etc.), hospitalizations and death. Depending on the year, 2 to 6 million people are affected by the flu, with several thousand deaths each year.
 Didier Galibert
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23/10/2023 | 
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