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The question about the flu vaccine is already among the most asked by the GP. The campaign begins on October 6 and is expected to be in much higher demand than last season. Doses of the flu vaccine will not be enough for everyone! Here’s how to get them first.
What the Ministry of Health recommends
The Ministry of Health recommends flu vaccination to avoid cases of coexistence of the flu virus and COVID-19. This recommendation is aimed primarily at people at risk. The objective is to simplify the diagnosis, given the similarity of the symptoms of both viruses. In addition, this maneuver reduces the complication in frail subjects and avoids overcrowding of the emergency services.
Doses of the flu vaccine will not be enough for everyone!
- But are there enough vaccines for everyone?
Currently, the Regions have purchased 17 million vaccines, another 3 million go to pharmacies, for a total of 20 million.
They are too few to meet the demand of Italians!
The start of the vaccination campaign is scheduled for October and some Regions announce that delivery will begin on October 6.
According to Claudio Cricelli, president of the Italian Society of Basic Medicine, reservations are already open for the first two weeks.
- What will happen if vaccines run out?
The risk of insufficient stocks is great. But according to Minister Speranza, we need not worry as stocks will be replenished as they run out.
Even relying on that statement, you’d better hurry up and make an appointment!
- Where to go to get the vaccine
Provisions for where you can go to get the vaccine vary by region.
It can be performed both in free-choice pediatricians, in the family doctor’s office adhered to the campaign, and in vaccination centers.
- Who should do it and how much does it cost?
The vaccine is recommended and free for children 6 months to 6 years and adults over 60.
It is always free even for some categories such as pregnant women, chronically ill and healthcare workers.
If you don’t have a specific contraindication, it’s worth doing for everyone else as well, spending between 14 and 25 euros for the purchase of the drug.
Given the low availability of the vaccine in the face of high demand, it is better to hurry to make the appointment immediately!
(We remind you to carefully read the warnings in this regard, which you can consult WHO”)
