Stepping up protection against seasonal influenza

This year, the influenza season in Europe is even more challenging due to the possible co-circulation of COVID-19 and the flu.

For most of us, the consequences will not be serious. However, for vulnerable groups like pregnant women, young children and older people, as well as immunocompromised people, influenza can be dangerous. This is why the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the World Health Organisation recommend annual vaccination as one of the best ways to prevent severe disease and complications. Healthcare professionals should also get vaccinated to protect their patients from being infected.