The Health Center of the Capital City appealed to the population of Podgorica, especially members of high-risk groups, to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu, as this is key to preserving their health and the health of the entire community.
The health institution reminded that vaccination against the seasonal flu begins this week, and that citizens can be vaccinated at all points of the DZ of the Capital City, by teams of selected doctors for adults and children.
They said that citizens can apply for vaccination through the phone numbers of the selected teams, published on the website of the Ministry of Health of the Capital City, as well as by coming to the health center where the patient is registered.
Citizens will be vaccinated in accordance with the recommendations of the Institute for Public Health, according to the DZ of the Capital City.
From that health institution, they said that the main goal of vaccination against seasonal flu is to reduce the frequency of illness, and above all severe forms of the disease, hospitalizations and deaths among population groups that are at increased risk.
As they stated, the vaccination is recommended for all persons older than six months with chronic diseases of the respiratory system, cardiovascular system and kidneys, as well as those who are being treated for metabolic disorders, such as diabetes.
"It is recommended for people with reduced function of the immune system, including people with HIV/AIDS, as well as those who have transplanted organs and/or cells," the statement said.
The DZ of the Capital City said that vaccination is recommended for people over 65 years old, chronically ill people living in collective accommodation, as well as health workers and associates.
"Because in this way, they not only protect their own health and that of their family members, but also significantly contribute to the health of those they treat and care for," the announcement says.
It is stated that, in addition to these groups, vaccination is also recommended for pregnant women, as well as children aged six months to five years, especially considering their importance in the spread of disease in the general population.
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