Korea begins staged flu and Covid-19 shots for seniors 65 and older
- Quebec's health ministry opened Clic Santé reservations on October 13 for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, with appointments beginning October 20 for vulnerable Quebecers including seniors 65 and older, long-term care residents, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses.
- Respiratory illnesses are rising as summer ends, prompting the province to launch its vaccination campaign. Institut national de santé publique du Québec data shows flu positivity at 1.4 per cent between September 20 and 26, while COVID-19 positivity climbed to 5.1 per cent in the same period.
- Vaccination reduces complications and hospitalization among high-risk groups, though immunity requires approximately two weeks to develop. Caregivers and those living with vulnerable individuals, including children under 6 months, seniors over 75, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses, qualify for free vaccines.
- Public Health authorities clarify that the flu vaccine cannot cause influenza; you cannot contract the virus from the shot. Minor side effects are significantly better than risking severe illness, with vaccinated individuals experiencing weaker symptoms if infected.
- Historical benchmarks including The Great Influenza of 1918, which killed an estimated 50 million worldwide, and the 2009 H1N1 pandemic underscore why proactive immunization remains critical. Public health officials emphasize these lessons should never be forgotten as respiratory threats persist.
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The Ministry of Health (MS) recommends the start of influenza vaccination for the cold season, especially in the case of people who are at greater risk of developing severe forms and complications of influenza. Before being vaccinated, however, Romanians must know that certain categories of people can benefit from free influenza vaccine, while for others a 50% compensation of the reference price is granted.
The Ministry of Health recommends the initiation of influenza vaccination for the cold season, especially in the case of people who are at greater risk of developing severe forms and complications of the flu. Certain categories of people can get free serum. "Influenza vaccination is one of the safest and most effective methods of protection against the flu. Made in each season.
The national influenza (flu) vaccination program for the elderly aged 65 and older will begin next week. Those aged 75 and older will start first, followed by sequential vaccinations by age group. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency [announced] the 2026 and 2027 seasonal influenza and COVID-19 national vaccinations for the elderly aged 65 and older
National influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors aged 65 and older will begin sequentially by age group starting next week. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency announced on the 2nd that the 2026–2027 seasonal national influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations will be conducted according to the age-specific schedule. Influenza vaccinations will be available starting October 6 for those aged 75 and older, October 12 for those aged 70…
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Jan-di = Starting next week, the national influenza (flu) vaccination program for seniors aged 65 and older will begin sequentially by age group, starting with those aged 75 and older...
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