Flu wave in Lower Austria: That is why vaccination is now important!

Flu wave in Lower Austria: That is why vaccination is now important!

Niederösterreich, Österreich - In Lower Austria, the number of flu infections increases dramatically, with almost 11,500 registered cases. However, this number is only the tip of the iceberg, since it only takes into account the ÖGK-insured employees and services for the unemployed, the experts report. Andreas Krauter, chief physician of the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK), emphasizes how important the flu vaccination is to significantly reduce the risk of serious illnesses or the development of complications, such as pneumonia infections. "Influenza vaccination not only protects the individual, but also the social health system," he emphasizes. Vaccination is free of charge throughout Austria and is particularly recommended for all ages, since everyone can be affected by an illness, such as Noen reported.

flu shot: indispensable prevention measure

The flu, caused by highly infectious influenza virus, infected between 5 and 15 % of the population annually and leads to around 1,000 deaths in Austria as a result of complications. Pregnant women, infants, toddlers, older people and chronically ill people are particularly at risk. "The illness made not protect against future contagions, since the virus tribes continuously mutate," says the information provided by niederösterreich.gv.at . Therefore, an annual vaccination is the most effective protection that each individual can guarantee themselves and their environment.

Numerous doctors, in particular general practitioners, as well as special vaccination campaigns in companies and nursing facilities, offer the services. Parents and adolescents up to 18 as well as people with recipe exemption exemption benefit from the free vaccination, which further increases the access options. In order to protect yourself, simple hygiene measures such as frequent hand washing and using single-handkerchiefs should be observed.