The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary Surveillance purchased 90,666 doses of influenza vaccine through a tender.

According to the department, Grippol+ vaccine is currently being distributed and shipped to all regions of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Vaccination is free, but first of all, people from risk groups will be vaccinated, namely:

Medical workers;

Persons with chronic diseases;

Sickly children;

Persons over 65;

Pregnant women.

Nonspecific prevention of respiratory infections consists of the following simple rules:

Wearing of masks and social distancing;

Respiratory hygiene (covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing with tissues);

Avoiding hypothermia and overheating of the body;

Timely self-isolation of people who feel unwell, with high fever and other flu symptoms;

Sanitary and hygienic measures (hand hygiene, regular ventilation of premises, wet cleaning, etc.).

If a child has symptoms of ARVI, it is recommended not to send them to school or kindergarten until they recover, and to seek help from a doctor.

In addition, it is necessary to adhere to a study and rest regime, not to overwork, spend more time in the fresh air, sleep enough time and eat well, as well as do morning exercises and work out.

Source: 24.kg News Agency