Moldova received batch of 200 thousand flu vaccine doses

Chisinau, 20 Sep. /MOLDPRES/- Moldova has got a batch of 200,000 influenza vaccine doses, procured from the sources of the prophylaxis measures fund of the National Medical Insurance Company.

Vaccination against influenza contributes to reducing the risk of developing severe forms of the disease, preventing complications, hospitalization and deaths caused by influenza.

According to the Ministry of Health, the batch of vaccine is to be distributed in the medical and sanitary institutions in the country for the immunization of professional contingents and groups at increased risk of getting sick with influenza, primarily to people with chronic diseases and compromised immunity, the elderly, pregnant women, medical workers and employees of law enforcement agencies, etc.

Vaccination against the flu can be carried out simultaneously with the vaccination against the COVID-19 infection. Immunization is the safest and most effective method of preventing illness caused by influenza.

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