Overview
- Priority vaccination is recommended for people with chronic lung and cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, obesity, and those who frequently contract ARVI.
- Authorities reaffirm that influenza and other respiratory viruses spread through airborne droplets and contact.
- Vaccination is described as the most effective protection against influenza and community-acquired pneumonia.
- Reported pneumonia symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, chest pain or sputum production, weakness, fatigue, and heavy night sweats.
- Guidance also stresses everyday precautions such as healthy diet, dressing for the weather, avoiding close contact with the ill, limiting time in crowds, thorough handwashing, regular wet cleaning, and ventilation.