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This year, the list of reimbursed drugs includes three flu vaccines. The refund is available to children aged 3 to 5, people aged 18 to 65, as indicated in the refund, pregnant women and seniors over 65 years of age. Only if you are over 75, the flu vaccine will be completely free. When can we expect vaccines in pharmacies? Probably not at the beginning of September.
1,7 million doses of vaccines will be delivered to Poland
In the flu season 2020/2021, 1,7 million doses of the flu vaccine intended for reimbursement and commercial sale are to be delivered to Poland. Where does this number come from? As reported by the «National Program Against Influenza» the number of imported doses is estimated in relation to the vaccination coverage of the society in previous years. When it comes to this indicator, we have no reason to be proud. In the last ten flu seasons, flu vaccination coverage has ranged between 3,26 and 4,12, with the highest number being the previous season.
This year, the flu season will be special as it will coincide with the second wave of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus epidemic. This year, experts and doctors are particularly encouraging people to get vaccinated against the flu.
See: This year, everyone should get the flu shot. Will this save us from COVID-19? [WE EXPLAIN]
When will the flu vaccine be available at the pharmacy?
According to the «National Program Against Influenza», flu vaccines will be available:
- for seniors 65+ and 75+ – at the end of the first week of September
- for people from 18 to 65 years of age, chronically ill (after organ transplantation, suffering from respiratory system failure, bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular failure, coronary artery disease, renal failure, recurrent nephrotic syndrome, liver disease, metabolic diseases, including diabetes, neurological and neurodevelopmental diseases, in states of reduced immunity, including tissue transplant and patients suffering from hematopoietic malignancies) and pregnant women – turn of September and October
- for children from 2 to 5 years of age – nasal form – second half of September
- for other persons as part of commercial sales – at the end of the first week of September
As you can see, the vaccines will first be commercially sold, i.e. they will be available to people who are ready to pay 100 percent. vaccination prices. The good news is that people over 65 will be able to get vaccinated as early as the beginning of the second week of September. Pregnant women and people aged 18-65 who have indications for refunded vaccinations will wait until the turn of September and October.
Check: Flu season around the corner. Are we ready for increased interest in the flu vaccine?
Are you planning to get a flu shot this year? Write to us on [email protected] We are waiting for your statements
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