Minister of Health Albana Koçiu has today gathered the structures regarding the measures to cope with the flu epidemic in the country. In a post on Facebook, Minister Koçiu emphasized that vaccination remains the most efficient way to prevent complications from the flu. According to her, the health structures are on standby to monitor the current flu situation in the country and to vaccinate and raise awareness among citizens.
"Based on the assessment of the epidemiological situation in the country, we met today with the leaders of health structures, where we focused on reporting on the measures being implemented to cope with the flu situation and guarantee the protection of citizens' health. Vaccination remains the most efficient way to prevent complications from flu. Health structures are on standby by carrying out: Monitoring the current flu situation in the country; Continuing free vaccination against flu for at-risk groups; Raising awareness among citizens about following recommendations to minimize transmission and prevent seasonal viruses; Strengthening surveillance for respiratory infections to protect public health. Prevention begins with a simple action: vaccination. Take care of your health and that of your loved ones! #ChooseLifeGetVaccinated", writes Koçiu.
The flu epidemic is reaching its peak. The aggressive form of type A has spread throughout the country, affecting young and old. Over 19,000 people per week are reported to have the flu by the Institute of Public Health, but the incidence figures in the population are much higher.
Doctors are calling for caution, as it causes severe forms, and for staying home to avoid spreading the infection.
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