Vaccination against influenza

Prevention of influenza in a pregnant woman: the best ways to protect yourself

Flu is a dangerous beast, and pregnant women should not fall into its clutches. Flu carries the threat of miscarriage, weakening of all body systems and "side diseases" that are quite difficult to get rid of: bronchitis, pneumonia, pyelonephritis, heart and vascular disorders. What methods of protection are best used to prevent flu in pregnant women?

Influenza prevention: the most effective means of protection

It is much easier to avoid the flu than to treat it later, which is long and difficult. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of flu prevention. Many people think that flu prevention is simply not communicating with a sick person and wearing an antiviral mask. But this is not true. There are three types of flu prevention. Do you want to know which ones?

Do I need to get a flu shot?

Flu is so dangerous for people that it is ranked third among the most treacherous diseases of our time. Therefore, doctors recommend vaccination to avoid flu and its complications. Meanwhile, up to 80% of US residents, about 10% of the Russian population, and up to 1% of the Ukrainian population prefer to get vaccinated.

Flu shots: 12 of the most popular myths

As medical statistics show, only 1% of Ukrainians bother to get a flu shot. This is not only due to basic carelessness about their health, but also to myths about vaccinations that we diligently read and hear from various sources. It's time to finally learn the truth about vaccinations.

Newest flu vaccine invented in 2012

Now doctors have invented a new vaccine that will protect people from four strains of flu. This is a real revolution in health care.

Influenza vaccine: what is the best to choose and when to administer?

The flu vaccine protects a person from the severe consequences of the flu and reduces the risk of contracting it by almost 2 times. Which flu vaccine works best and when should it be administered?

Influenza vaccination for children: important features

The largest risk groups for flu, according to medical statistics, are children who go to kindergarten and school. In places where children gather in large numbers, the infection spreads much faster than among children at home. Therefore, children need a flu shot like air. But how and when to do it and how does it work?