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Now the flu is about to Europe – and this year is probably the so-called swine flu, A (H1N1) pdm09), which is relevant. On Monday, this year's vaccination campaign began in Halland.

It's important to People at risk of influenza vaccine and those who reach the age of 65 are pregnant or have a disease that makes it more difficult to transmit the influenza virus.

"It is important to vaccinate as much as possible, especially if you belong to a risk group, because these people are at a higher risk than others of contracting the flu, which in the worst case can become fatal", explains the infectious doctor. Anders Enocksson in a press release.

Last year, vaccinated A little over 55% of all marriages over 65, but the ambition is to raise this proportion to 75%.

"It's also important to understand that a flu virus changes from year to year, so you need to take a new syringe every year," says Linda Andersson, Nurse District Health Center Hertig Knut Halmstad in the press release.

Last year, the flu hit unusually hard with a new variant of the B flu. More than usual, he got sick and touched especially those who did not choose to do the vaccination. But this year, the vaccine is improved by adding protection against another influenza virus.

In order to vaccinate as many people as possible, Halland Health Centers offer walk-in hours. In addition, Hallands, Varberg and Halmstad Hospitals organize vaccination receptions to provide patients belonging to a medical group at risk with vaccination as part of their planned health care visits.