In Kostroma from the flu vaccinated more than 16 thousand children

In kindergartens and schools Kostroma continues vaccination against influenza. The vaccination campaign is carried out before the seasonal increase in incidence. This academic year it is planned to cover at least 75% of students and employees of educational organizations.

According to available data, 4,805 kindergarten pupils and 11,383 schoolchildren have already received vaccinations. Among the staff of educational institutions, 5,615 people were vaccinated, which is more than 90% of the staff who work with children.

At the same time, explanatory work is carried out in schools and kindergartens. Parents and students are taught about the importance of vaccination, its effectiveness and the possible consequences of not vaccinating. The campaign is expected to end by December 1.

On the instructions of Governor Sergey Sitnikov, preventive measures were also strengthened in educational institutions. In the morning, filters are carried out to detect signs of the disease, and if symptoms are detected, children and employees are isolated. In addition, they control the temperature regime in the premises and regularly treat them with disinfectants.