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“In the 29th week of the year, almost 350 cases were registered. This is only about 3 percent. from all registered respiratory tract infections, so 3 percent Not much. But the official statistics do not reflect the real number of sick people, since even those with mild or moderate symptoms do not always go to the family doctor,” G. Gargasienė told LRT radio.
Although the number of coronavirus cases is currently low and the situation is similar to other European countries, the peak of infection is expected in the cold season. Therefore, the representative of the NVSC emphasizes that in order to protect against this infection, it is still possible to get a free vaccine.
“Vaccination is also highly recommended for persons in the risk group, i.e. persons over 65 years of age, persons suffering from chronic diseases, regardless of age, employees of health care facilities, pregnant women and persons living in social care and nursing facilities are also at greater risk.” But it is recommended to vaccinate the entire population, all individuals,” she said, adding that vaccination is recommended together with the seasonal flu vaccine.
It is announced that the updated vaccine should reach the country’s personal health care facilities in the fall.
2024-07-29 05:25:44