It seems obvious that the seasonal flu vaccine will not be generalized and only administered to priority people. A vaccine that has become less accessible…
The announcement of the availability of a batch of vaccines in “reasonable” quantities, it is believed to ensure prevention once morest seasonal flu from October 17, 2022, has circulated like wildfire among the population. Because, it is generally the patients of the third age who rush to the vaccination centers, as if to cut short the harshness and the cold of winter, a source of infections and contagious diseases. It is unclear whether the quantity administered will be sufficient to meet the demand for vaccines. Even if he makes it known that the skeptics and the people who want to avoid new injections following those of the Covid-19, are legion and more numerous. Indeed, this vaccine is optional and remains at least a brief choice of the person who can withdraw and prefer a medical consultation in the event of the onset of influenza.
A vaccine less and less accessible
Already last year, at the same time, it was noticed that the flu vaccine became less and less accessible in Tunisia. For this year, with the crisis of the social funds, it will not be better. Priority will be given to the elderly and patients with chronic diseases. Doctors are calling for patients to complete their vaccination schedule with that of the flu so that there is no confusion in symptoms with the Madonna of Covid-19. As a reminder, influenza is a highly contagious disease, caused by a viral infection that affects an average of 700,000 people each year in Tunisia and causes many deaths. To deal with this disease, awareness campaigns on the importance of vaccination are regularly organized. This year will be no exception.
