SEGG also believes it is important to recommend the vaccine to all people living with older people, as well as health professionals, social health professionals, gerontologists and all those who work with them.
The Spanish Society of Geriatrics and Geriatrics, before the start of the influenza vaccine campaign, would like to remember the recommendation to vaccinate the entire elderly population with influenza vaccine, preferably a vaccine with enhanced immunogenicity, in accordance with national and international recommendations. SEGG also considers this important… + Read more
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