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The flu vaccination campaign began on Tuesday October 17. This year, it is recommended to vaccinate children aged 2 to 17 to broaden herd immunity.
Don’t wait to get your flu vaccine. Tuesday October 17, on the first day of the vaccination campaign, a Parisian made an appointment with his pharmacist. He indicates : “I come back every year to do it, from the beginning of fall.” The pharmacist reminds: “We must not forget that every year there are deaths from the flu. A person who contracts the flu is unwell for several days with the possibility of hospitalization.” For a 22-year-old American student, getting vaccinated against the flu is important for others.
Vaccination of children
In this neighborhood pharmacy, there are more young adults wanting to be vaccinated than before. This year, it is even recommended to vaccinate children aged 2 to 17. For them, the vaccine is 65% covered by Health Insurance. This measure aims to broaden population immunity. However, it does not convince all parents. “I am not for vaccination against these viruses which are still manageable”, estimates a mother. Influenza vaccination can be carried out by pharmacists, doctors, midwives and nurses.