May 2025

Here's the key highlights from the webinar event last May 6, 2025 - Safeguarding High-risk Groups: The Importance of Flu Vaccination and Effective Communication

May 2025

Influenza is more than just a respiratory disease and can wreck havoc across major organ systems that impact body, leading to complications. Influenza infection resulted in 8 times increased risk of stroke and 10 times increased risk of heart attack. 

While any flu vaccine offers meaningful protection for older adults against severe outcomes, enhanced formulations (high-dose, adjuvanted, or recombinant) are preferred when available due to their superior protective efficacy in this vulnerable population. This evidence-based recommendation applies in countries where these enhanced vaccine options can be accessed for elderly patients

In Vietnam, annual influenza hospitalizations among the elderly are 154% higher, and mortality rates 700% higher than in adults aged 50-64. Yet vaccination coverage in those 65 and older remains just 5.55%, well below the WHO target of 75%.

Older adults are most vulnerable to severe influenza outcomes due to aging immune response, frailty, and comorbidities. Flu Infection worsens chronic conditions, raising risks of hospitalization and death. Influenza vaccination should be part of standard care for the elderly, especially those with chronic diseases.

May 2025

The "Switch Flu Webinar" emphasized the importance of influenza vaccination, particularly for high-risk groups such as the elderly and those with chronic conditions. 

March 2025

Sanofi has been committed to developing and delivering innovative vaccines for over 100 years, contributing to global health protection.

May 2024

Influenza Vaccination in Pregnancy

February 2024

RealTALK: Vaccine Expert Dr. Rontgene Solante

December 2023

Are you aware that contracting the flu may heighten your chances of experiencing a heart attack?

April 2025

Webinar discussion on the importance of flu vaccination and effective communication

April 2025

Webinar discussion on Vaccination in Pregnancy: an essential component of antenatal care