PausitoRoutine BuilderHow often should you get a flu jab?
If you are in a risk group, get a flu jab every year in autumn, between mid-October and the end of November.
Flu returns every autumn and the vaccine is updated each year. The Flemish Department of Care recommends vaccination for, among others, people aged 65 or over, pregnant women, people with certain chronic conditions, care workers and people living with someone whose immune system is severely weakened. If unsure whether it applies to you, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Check whether you belong to a recommended group or ask your doctor
- Get the vaccine from the pharmacy or through your doctor
- Get vaccinated between mid-October and the end of November
- Note the date for next year
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Why does it matter?
Flu returns every autumn and the vaccine is updated each year. The Flemish Department of Care recommends vaccination for, among others, people aged 65 or over, pregnant women, people with certain chronic conditions, care workers and people living with someone whose immune system is severely weakened. If unsure whether it applies to you, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
How do you go about it?
Check whether you belong to a recommended group or ask your doctor. Get the vaccine from the pharmacy or through your doctor. Get vaccinated between mid-October and the end of November. Note the date for next year.
What source is this answer based on?
This answer is based on: Departement Zorg.
15 to 30 minutes.
- appointment with doctor or pharmacist
- flu vaccine
Target groups and timing follow the Flemish Department of Care (Belgium). Other regions and countries may differ.
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This is a general public guideline, not personal medical advice. If you have symptoms or doubts, ask your doctor for advice.
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