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Latvia begins influenza monitoring season amid vaccine delays

influenza season vaccine supply respiratory infections public health monitoring Latvia

The 2026-2027 influenza and acute respiratory infection monitoring season has officially commenced in Latvia. According to the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC), current infection rates are relatively low and slightly lower than during the same period last year.

Vaccine supplies in Latvia are experiencing delays due to a slowdown in the European production process. The National Health Service (NVD) attributed this to the late receipt of information regarding the specific influenza virus serotypes required for manufacturing. Consequently, the rollout of state-funded vaccinations is occurring gradually.

Several vaccines are being distributed to different groups: the intranasal 'Fluenz' vaccine has arrived for high-risk children and adolescents aged 2 to 17. Deliveries of 'Efluelda' for seniors and immunosuppressed individuals are beginning this week, while 'Vaxigrip' for other target groups is expected by November 13. Health officials recommend that citizens aim to be vaccinated by late October or early November to ensure protection before peak infection periods.

Entities

Centre for Disease Prevention and Control · Efluelda · Fluenz · Latvia · National Health Service

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 3 SOURCES] Influenza and other acute respiratory infection prevalence is currently lower than in the same period of the previous season. pmo.ee · dzirkstele.lv · www.la.lv
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Influenza vaccine production in Europe was delayed due to late information regarding the required virus serotypes. pmo.ee · www.la.lv
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The 2026-2027 influenza and other acute respiratory infection monitoring season has begun in Latvia. pmo.ee · dzirkstele.lv · www.la.lv
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Health officials recommend receiving influenza vaccinations in late October or early November. www.la.lv
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The 'Vaxigrip' vaccine is expected to arrive in Latvia by November 13. pmo.ee · www.la.lv
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The intranasal vaccine 'Fluenz' has arrived in Latvia for children aged 2 to 17 in high-risk groups. pmo.ee · www.la.lv
  • [● 2 SOURCES] During the first week of monitoring, influenza was clinically identified in three patients, representing 3.9 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. pmo.ee · dzirkstele.lv
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Deliveries of the 'Efluelda' vaccine for individuals aged 60 and older or those with immunosuppression are starting this week. pmo.ee · www.la.lv

Sources

Latvijā sākusies gripas sezona; vakcīnu piegādes kavējas [pmo.ee]
Latvijā sākusies gripas sezona, bet daļu vakcīnu vēl gaida - ZZ. lv [zz.lv]
Latvijā sākusies 2026. -2027. gada gripas un citu akūtu elpceļu infekciju monitoringa sezona [dzirkstele.lv]
Latvijā sākusies gripas sezona, taču pretgripas vakcīnu ražošana ir aizkavējusies [bnn.lv]
Latvijā sākusies gripas sezona: SPKC nosauc piemērotāko laiku, kad nepieciešams veikt vakcināciju [www.la.lv]