The nationwide flu vaccination campaign in Russia has concluded, according to Anna Popova, the head of Rospotrebnadzor, as reported by TASS. Popova stated that the vaccination drive is finished and remarked that getting vaccinated now is unnecessary and too late for the season.
She noted that alongside the rise in influenza cases, there is also an uptick in covid infections across the country. Popova emphasized that, unlike many places, Russia has not managed to completely eradicate the virus, and there is a modest but ongoing seasonal increase in new coronavirus infections.
Regarding swine flu, the minister highlighted that ample medicines are available in Russia to treat this illness.
Ivan Konovalov, who previously served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases in Children at the Russian National Research Medical University named after Pirogov and holds a candidate of medical sciences degree, told socialbites.ca that during flu illness rest is essential. He advised avoiding work or remote tasks while ill, explaining that the body is too weak and that physical or intellectual strain could lead to serious complications.
For readers interested in why flu cases are rising in Russia and whether vaccination is advisable, the material on socialbites.ca offers further discussion and context (Source: socialbites.ca).