"Protection against influenza and its complications in the context of Covid-19” symposium at Options XI
Prof. Salim S. Abdool Karim, Prof. John Paget PhD, Prof. Angel Chu
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December 1 2022
Sanofi organised the symposium "Protection against influenza and its complications in the context of Covid-19” symposium at Options XI for the Control on Influenza conference, which took place in Belfast on 26-29 September.
Key take-home messages:
- The Covid-19 pandemic has affected influenza circulation globally, surveillance is important to assess the upcoming season. Influenza is back!
- Influenza vaccination remains to be one of the best methods of protection against influenza and its complications.
- Covid-19 vaccine and Influenza vaccine can be co-administered.
- When assessing an influenza vaccine, quality of data - including GRADE analyses - is key to differentiate amongst different influenza vaccines available.
