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Influenza vaccination campaigns begin in Serbia and Republika Srpska

seasonal influenza vaccination Torvaxflu Vaxigrip public health immunization trivalent vaccine

Seasonal influenza vaccination campaigns have commenced across various regions in Serbia and the Republika Srpska. In Serbia, approximately 315,000 doses have been contracted, including 288,000 doses of the trivalent Torvaxflu vaccine produced by the Torlak Institute and 27,000 doses of Sanofi Pasteur’s Vaxigrip.

Medical professionals note that the flu season has arrived earlier than in previous years. In Serbia, the Torlak vaccine is intended for adults over 18, while Vaxigrip is suitable for children aged six months and older, pregnant women, and adults. In the Republika Srpska, vaccination is expected to begin in November due to the transition from quadrivalent to trivalent vaccines, with 18,000 doses allocated for high-risk groups.

Priority groups for immunization include pregnant women, individuals over 65, and those with chronic conditions such as respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal diseases, as well as those with compromised immune systems. Healthcare workers and employees in social welfare institutions are also encouraged to vaccinate to mitigate the risk of severe complications and community spread.

Entities

Daliborka Pavlović · Health Center Bujanovac · Institute Torlak · Ivana Marinković · Republic of Srpska · Sanofi Pasteur · Serbia · Torlak Institute for Virology, Vaccines and Serums · World Health Organization

Claims

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

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Vaccination points in the Srem District became available on October 14. sirmiuminfo.rs
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Health Center in Bujanovac plans to administer 1,170 doses of the vaccine. bujanovacke.co.rs
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Torlak Institute for Virology, Vaccines and Serums produced approximately 300,000 doses of the trivalent vaccine. bujanovacke.co.rs
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] High-risk groups include pregnant women and individuals over 65 years of age. sirmiuminfo.rs
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Seasonal influenza vaccination has begun in Serbia. bujanovacke.co.rs · sirmiuminfo.rs
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Vaccination is mandatory for certain high-risk groups in Serbia. sirmiuminfo.rs
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The vaccines used are trivalent, protecting against three strains of the influenza virus. bujanovacke.co.rs
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Healthcare workers are among the groups for whom immunization is mandatory. sirmiuminfo.rs

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