TIRANA, Jan 22 /ATA/ – The Minister of Health and Social Protection, Albana Koçiu, and other health officials across the country discussed the current epidemiological situation as Flu cases are surging across Albania.
Health officials provided an overview of the situation amid increased activity of seasonal influenza virus and other respiratory viruses across the country and discussed the measures and actions aimed at dealing with the epidemiological situation and protect the population’s health.
Health Minister emphasized that flu vaccine remains the most effective action to prevent complications triggered by flu.
Health structures are monitoring the current seasonal influenza situation across the country and the flu vaccination process for the vulnerable and high risk groups.
Koçiu urged Albanian citizens to receive seasonal flu shots as the best way help their immune system to fight seasonal influenza and illness severity.
The free flu vaccination program began in early October 2024 with the high risk groups, people with disabilities and chronic illness, individuals over 65-years old and children receiving flu shots as part of the autumn-winter strategy prepared by health authorities to reduce influenza-related complications.
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