Given the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unpredictability of the influenza (flu) virus, flu vaccination could be more important than ever in the 2021/22 flu season. The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced challenges that could hamper delivery and uptake of flu vaccines among priority groups, namely our seniors. Vax factsOnly 3 in 10 are aware of the flu vaccine for older people while 4 in 10 are aware of pneumococcal vaccine. Since we are in the middle of a COVID-19 pandemic, seniors can get their COVID vaccine first followed by flu and pneumococcal vaccines. The approved flu vaccines in the country have undergone rigorous evaluation and examination, proving to effectively develop antibodies that can fight common viruses causing flu.

Source: Philippine Star November 22, 2021 20:26 UTC