How often should I get vaccinated against influenza?
Seasonal influenza vaccination should be repeated every year, preferably before the start of the infection season. Each year, the composition of the vaccine is changed to meet the projections of experts who try to predict what type of influenza virus will be common during a given season.
Don't wait to get sick. Get vaccinated and protect yourself against influenza.
The service is dedicated to children from 6 months of age. It includes 1 dose of the vaccine together with the required paediatrician's vaccination qualification and the administration of the vaccination. Immunity is achieved approximately 2 - 3 weeks after the vaccination. The vaccination cycle consists of 1 dose, which is sufficient to achieve immunity against influenza.
Vaccination is usually carried out in the autumn before the period of increased influenza cases, although it is possible to be vaccinated even in the spring, since there is an increased risk of being infected until then..
If you are not considered eligible for vaccination by your general practitioner, you should make another appointment for vaccination at the time they specify. An additional qualification visit for vaccination is charged separately
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Headache, dry cough, fever, joint and muscle pain, and malaise are the most frequent symptoms of influenza. If neglected or untreated, it can lead to serious health complications such as pneumonia, myocarditis or meningitis.
Children, the elderly, the chronically ill and people with weakened immunity are the most vulnerable to the influenza virus. The vaccination is also recommended for pregnant women. Not only does it help to reduce the risk of a pregnant woman falling ill, but it also reduces the risk for the new-born child. Ask your doctor about the possibility of vaccination against influenza during pregnancy, they will advise you on the best time to vaccinate.
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