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Bulgaria influenza vaccination program

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Bulgaria is preparing for the 2026–2027 influenza season by implementing a National Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program. As part of this initiative, the government will provide the Fluenz nasal spray as a free option for children under 17 years of age. The program, which includes injectable vaccines Vaxigrip and Influvac, is scheduled to run from October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Specific details regarding the upcoming launch indicate the program will target all children aged 6 months to 7 years, as well as children up to 17 years old with chronic medical conditions. For children over the age of 2, physicians will determine whether to use injectable or nasal vaccines. The program aims to cover 17% of children under 7 years old and up to 10,000 patients with chronic illnesses under the age of 17. Parents are advised to register their children with general practitioners by October 1. Dr. Nikolay Kolev of the Bulgarian Medical Union noted that while current figures are statistical targets, the program intends to ensure access for all children requesting the vaccine. To prevent domestic scarcity, the Ministry of Health has indicated it may discuss restricting vaccine exports if shortages are identified. Medical experts have identified three primary influenza strains expected to circulate this winter, including a mutated A(H3N2) variant. While vaccines have been adapted for these changes, specialists emphasize that multi-strain vaccines are essential because immunity from one strain does not provide equivalent protection against others.

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