Vaccination is the most effective protection against influenza and possible complications. However, is it possible to vaccinate if a person has an elevated temperature? Of course, all possible consequences for the body.
When can you not be vaccinated against the flu?
According to the doctor, contraindication is an anaphylactic reaction to previous doses of vaccines. There are no other serious contraindications.
If a person has an acute disease, a severe respiratory infection, then it is worth waiting for the person to recover.
However, even a slight rise in temperature is not a contraindication to influenza vaccination. That is, they are actually very limited.
All viruses can change their properties, but the flu is changing most often. As a result, new viruses and vaccines appear every year.
Other viruses also circulate, they can also change, but not so often as the flu virus.
Vaccination is possible in the midst of the season, even if you have not yet become ill. It is important that the person feels good during vaccination and does not have acute infectious diseases.
It is important to understand that if vaccinated every year, the immune memory will be better trained. The person will then be better protected from the flu compared to those who have been vaccinated only once.
What falls into the risk group to develop a flu
At risk to become ill and its complications fall:
- children under 5 years, especially up to 2 years;
- older people (older than 65 years);
- women;
- people with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes, lung disease, chronic kidney disease;
- people whose immunity is weakened, such as the use of immunosuppressants or after organ transplantation;
- medical staff who often contact the sick;
- People living in large communities, such as kindergartens, schools, boardings.
People in this category have a higher risk of developing severe influenza forms and complications, so vaccination is particularly important.
Additional information:
- Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect against this disease and its complications.
- It is recommended to consult your doctor before vaccinating.
- Vaccination is recommended annually as the flu virus is constantly mutated.
It is important to take care of your health and vaccinate your influenza on time.
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Source: https://www.bc.ua/
