Wednesday, February 10 2021 13:14

ArmInfo.A laboratory study of samples taken as part of the epidemiological surveillance of influenza revealed influenza A viruses of the H3N2 subtype in  Armenia.  The Ministry of Health of Armenia reports this.

The source notes that the best and most effective way to prevent  seasonal flu is with a vaccine that has been available and used for  decades. Prevention of acute respiratory infections, including  seasonal flu, is especially important in the context of the COVID-19  epidemic.

The Ministry of Health assures that all polyclinics in the country  are provided with a seasonal flu vaccine, all people at risk who have  not yet received a seasonal flu vaccine can go to their clinic and  get vaccinated.  Vaccinations are free of charge, as part of the  state order. Among the priority risk groups, the department names  pregnant women, children from 6 months to 5 years old, people over 65  years old, diabetics, people with chronic diseases, as well as  medical workers, military personnel, people working in closed rooms.  The vaccine is available for other populations as well. "Once again,  we urge, if you have not yet been vaccinated against seasonal flu, go  to the clinic, get vaccinated, protecting yourself and your loved  ones," the Ministry of Health of Armenia said.