2023-10-11 09:53:12
Get Ready for Flu Season: Vaccinations Now Available at Pharmacies
High fever, chills, feeling unwell and tired, muscle aches, headaches… Do these symptoms remind you of anything? Have they already caused you to be confined to your bed for days? Then you may have had the flu before. An anything but harmless infection. And you would prefer to be spared from it this winter!
We do it again every year at the beginning of autumn: remind you that there is nothing better than getting vaccinated and taking careful hygiene measures (such as washing your hands regularly, using disposable tissues, and staying home if you feel sick) to protect yourself and those around you against the flu. This advice is extra important for the most vulnerable among us, such as the chronically ill, pregnant women, and the elderly. In these people, flu complications can be very serious (pneumonia, bronchitis, and bronchiolitis) or even fatal. Flu can also worsen certain chronic diseases, such as diabetes.
Did you know that you can get the flu vaccine directly from your pharmacist, without a prescription from your doctor? In addition, the vaccine is largely repaid if you belong to one of the risk groups (people over 65, people with a serious chronic illness, pregnant women, people with a BMI >35, people who work in healthcare, etc.) or if you are between 50 and 65 years young.
This year it is easier than ever to get vaccinated against the flu. You can now get the vaccine not only from your doctor but also from your GP pharmacy have it administered. As with the COVID-19 vaccination, the pharmacists who administer the vaccine have undergone special training. The Superior Health Council also recommends simultaneous vaccination against these 2 infections.
Not all pharmacies offer vaccinations. Check whether your preferred pharmacy offers this service and if so, also check the details (with or without an appointment, opening hours, etc.). To find a vaccinating pharmacist, go to our “find a pharmacy” section and check the option “flu vaccination” before you start the search. At a glance, you will see which pharmacies offer flu vaccinations near the address you provided.
If you are not sure whether you should be vaccinated or if you have any questions about flu or the vaccine, be sure to ask your pharmacist for advice. He or she takes the time to answer your questions.
Don’t let the flu ruin your winter. Get vaccinated and stay protected!]
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