Belarus experiences an increase in acute respiratory infections
However, the increase in ARVI incidence compared to the summer period is consistent from year to year, as seasonality and the start of the academic year have an impact, the Ministry of Health reported .
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Children predominate among those who fell ill. They account for 68.2% of all recorded cases.
Non-influenza group pathogens are mainly circulating, among which the following dominate: rhinovirus — 47.3%, bocavirus — 20%; parainfluenza viruses — 14.5%.
Influenza vaccination starts in October.
First of all, vaccination is necessary for patients from high-risk groups. The "Grippol Plus" vaccine (Russia) will be available for them. The first batch is already arriving at healthcare organizations.
You can get vaccinated at your own expense with the following preparations:
- "Influvac Tetra" (Netherlands);
- "VaxigripTetra" (France);
- against COVID-19 — with the "Convassel" vaccine (Russia).
Simultaneous administration of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines on the same day is allowed.