Covid, flu and RSV – Dangerous “triple pack” is lurking for the little ones

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Children in particular are at risk of contracting several infections at the same time this year. Experts advise risk groups to prepare for the next waves of corona or flu with vaccinations.

Influenza has been “paused” for two seasons, immunity in the population and especially in the offspring is low. While a single Covid infection is easy for a young body to beat, the additional infection with influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can have extremely negative effects. Not to forget: with the flu, children direct the infection process and sometimes endanger the elderly.

Vaccinations for risk groups
In light of a surge in RSV and flu infections in Europe, leading health experts have now called on high-risk groups to get vaccinated against flu and Covid-19.

Speaking of Corona: “Anyone who has not yet received the third stitch should complete the basic vaccination,” advises the Viennese vaccination expert Univ.-Prof. Dr. Herwig Kollaritsch. The doctor considers a vaccination interval of less than four months nonsensical, as no booster effect is to be expected.

After that, the health situation and whether there are many festivals and large family celebrations during the Christmas period must be taken into account: “I am over 60, quite weak and have many grandchildren who visit me, I would rather get a stitch.” than a young, very healthy Person.”

Simultaneous vaccination?
Positive: The vaccines that are now available cover the rampant variants well. prof. Kollaritsch: “There is still time to arm yourself against the flu. That’s also easy!” A mild cold doesn’t have to stop you either. “Rule of thumb is: if the cold has not gotten worse on the third day and there is no fever, you can get vaccinated.”

Source: Krone

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