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Even if today’s health situation is not comparable to what it was two years ago, Belgium has not seen the last of the Covid-19 virus – which is circulating more as the weather gets colder.
This autumn, flu vaccines will again be able to be given in pharmacies as well as by doctors, Belgian health minister Frank Vandenbroucke has confirmed.
The flu vaccine is now available in all Belgian pharmacies – and there are no restrictions this year.
Bruges' famous swans were all rounded up this week and moved to a more protected environment in response to the bird flu being detected in Ostend.
As of now, all chickens in Belgium – from the biggest poultry farms to backyard chicken coops – must be properly contained as avian influenza has been detected in Ostend.
Brussels pharmacies have 45,000 flu vaccinations in stock, which is not enough to keep up with demand.
More people are considering a flu jab this year than in previous years, according to a survey carried out by Mensura, an expertise centre in workplace health and safety.
As of this morning, there are 108 people sick with the coronavirus in Belgium. The total cases add up to 109, but Belgium’s first patient has recovered.
Three companies have prepared an influenza vaccine for the Belgian market for the upcoming winter season, reports the spokesperson of the federal agency for medicines and healthcare p
