The flu wave threatens: Register now for free vaccination in Carinthia!
The flu wave threatens: Register now for free vaccination in Carinthia!
In Carinthia the time has come again: The flu wave is just around the corner! Health officer Beate Prettner has urged to call for free influenza vaccination, especially with a view to the upcoming holidays. Already in the country's sewage monitoring, the first indications of influenza viruses were found, which underlines the urgency of the vaccination campaign. Prettner said: "Take our offer and stay healthy. So that we can all celebrate a nice Christmas." A total of three different vaccines are available in Carinthia: one for all age groups, a special nasal spray for children and the senior vaccine fluad.
rising sick leave require measures
like the meinzirk.at , the sick leave in Carinthia has already climbed noticeably, especially because of flu infections and covid-19. However, the expert warned: "Influenza is not easy to take. In the particularly difficult years, up to 4,000 people suffered the dangerous virus. It is therefore advisable to be vaccinated immediately to prevent severe courses and hospital stays.
In addition to the influenza, there are also increasing cases of RSV and whooping cough, which can be threatening, especially for vulnerable groups such as babies and older people. Health officer Beate Prettner confirmed: "The vaccinations against these diseases are also important to protect the population." In Carinthia, 74,549 vaccine doses are currently provided for the flu vaccination, and the further vaccination campaign is also being met with a positive response - especially in older and chronically ill people.| Details | |
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| Ort | Klagenfurt, Österreich |
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