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Belgium recommends enhanced flu vaccines for over-65s for the first time
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Belgium recommends enhanced flu vaccines for over-65s for the first time

Belgium’s flu vaccination campaign starts on 15 October, and for the first time the Superior Health Council is recommending a high-dose vaccine for everyone over 65. Studies cited by virologist Marc Van Ranst suggest it improves the immune response to influenza by nearly 32%. Vaccination remains especially important because flu can lead to serious illness and heart or vascular complications, particularly among older people and other at-risk groups. Uptake is still below recommended levels, but allowing pharmacists to give vaccines is helping more people get protected.
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