When the cold arrives, the campaign for flu vaccination restarts

When the autumn and first cold arrive, the campaigns for flu vaccination restart. Also the Veneto Region started the vaccination campaign on last 2^nd November.

The vaccination against flu is the most effective and safe way to prevent the disease and possible complications. Since flu viruses in circulation often mutate, it is advisable to repeat the vaccination every year: in particular it is recommended and offered free to persons over 60 years-old, pregnant women or who have recently given birth, long-stay patients and people with chronic diseases, as diabetes, heart and respiratory diseases or immune system problems.

Some categories of workes can access it free of charge, as healthcare staff, police forces, firefighters, workers in contact with animals, that might be a source of flu not human virus, blood donors.

The flu vaccination is anyway indicated for all those who want to protect themselves by flu and have no particular contraindications indicated by their physician. Also children not at risk in the age group between 6 months and 6 years can access.