Influenza vaccination is necessary for this group of people

Influenza vaccination is necessary for this group of people

• The German Association stressed that children with chronic diseases should be vaccinated against influenza as soon as possible.

• The German Association of pediatricians and adolescents noted that influenza vaccination is an important measure for children prone to serious complications of influenza, especially children with chronic diseases, similar to what happens with the elderly.

• Chronic diseases

• The German Association stressed that children with chronic diseases should be vaccinated against influenza as soon as possible, this is especially true for children with asthma, diabetes, chronic diseases of the liver, kidneys, heart and blood vessels.

• The importance of influenza vaccination also appears with children who have a weakened immune system, due to having certain diseases, or due to taking certain medications, such as: high doses of cortisone drugs, in addition, influenza infection can cause the appearance of episodes of certain diseases, such as multiple sclerosis.

• German doctor Ulrich Wegler added: "Children at risk should be vaccinated against influenza as soon as possible, and in case of doubt parents can consult a specialist pediatrician, and vaccination can be given starting from the age of 6 months.