Vaccination of the elderly: why is France so void?

Only 54% against influenza, less than 20% against pneumococcal infections... Seniors are quite few to follow the vaccination recommendations in France, to the great despair of doctors and scientists. Several explanations are given.

The HAS estimates that Efluelda and Fluad have an efficiency gain of 15 to 25% compared to standard vaccines.

These two vaccines, more effective according to new studies, could reduce hospitalizations and serious cases in the elderly, according to the High Health Authority.

Influenza hospitalizations have increased in several regions of Brazil, according to the new Bulletin InfoGripe, published on this Thursday, 8. The rise of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) shows that the country registers moderate levels of incidence, with a high level of incidence for States in the North and South-South regions. Boletim InfogrifeDownload The disease affects mainly young, adults and adults. Among children up to 2 years of a…

🔊 Listen to this news The mayor of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Jhonny Fernández, conducted an inspection to assess the status of essential medicine stocks. During his tour, he spoke with administrative staff and residents at several health centers. During this visit, influenza vaccinations were provided to children between six months and 13 years old. This activity is part of the preventive measures the municipality is implementing in anticipation…

The Ministry of Health of Chile reported today that the detection of influenza type A virus rose to 51.6 percent of the samples analyzed, figure I knew