Influenza season: Recommendation for vaccination against influenza

Hamburg's social senator and the medical association call on older and previously ill people in particular to get vaccinated against influenza. According to the health authority, this year's flu wave has already begun. A vaccination against influenza is the most effective means against a severe course of the disease. The Standing Commission on Vaccination (Stiko) recommends the flu vaccination for all people over 60 years, pregnant women from the twelfth week and people who have a lot of contact with other people at work.