Now selected groups at risk can receive free vaccination against pneumococci

Now selected groups at risk can receive free vaccination against pneumococci

04/05/2020 / COVID-19 in english /

People in serious risk of serious illness by COVID-19 infection can now contact their doctor and receive a free vaccination against pneumococci. 

This vaccination is offered to particularly vulnerable groups at risk to decrease the risk of a serious infection while they are also at risk of COVID-19 infection. 

The vaccine which is offered to specific groups, is not at vaccine against COVID-19. It is a vaccine against specific bacteria, pneumococcal bacteria, which in worst case can lead to serious illnesses such as blood poisoning and pneumonia. 

Some people are at higher risk than others, either due to their age or because they have additional illness. Therefore, the first time around, the vaccine is offered to people in nursing homes, people above 65 years with chronic illnesses and people under 65 years with particular high risk of becoming ill. 

To find out if you are in the group at risk and therefore eligible to get the free vaccine, read here:
https://www.sst.dk/da/Viden/Vaccination/

You can read further about the vaccinations here: 
https://www.sst.dk/da

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