Getting vaccinated is a quick and simple procedure that can make a big difference in preventing illness. You can visit your GP, pharmacist, or (home) nurse for this.
COVID-19 and flu can make you quite ill. Vaccination reduces the risk of getting sick and often leads to faster recovery if you do get infected. This allows you to continue enjoying your daily activities instead of being sick in bed for days or even weeks.
A vaccination is done in minutes. The COVID vaccine is free. For the flu vaccine, you pay less than 5 euros, as your health insurance reimburses a large portion. Please note that visiting your GP for the vaccination might incur additional costs for the doctor's visit.
Vaccination timing is crucial for good protection. It is recommended to get the COVID vaccination before mid-October. The flu vaccine can be administered from mid-October until November. This gives your body enough time to build up immunity. Currently, there is no combined vaccine available; two separate vaccines are needed, which can be given at the same time, ideally between mid-October and late November.
Vaccination is particularly important for individuals with chronic illnesses, heart, lung, or liver problems, immune disorders, or diabetes.
Strengthen your protection with good habits: Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, ventilate places where many people gather, cough or sneeze into a paper tissue (or your elbow), and stay home if you are sick. If you must use public transport or visit crowded places, wear a face mask.
