Flu Vaccination Campaign to Begin on October 15, 2025
The flu vaccination campaign is set to start on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, with 280,000 doses provided to combat seasonal flu. Professor of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Rim Abdelmalek, stated during a phone intervention on Thursday, October 9, on the "Youm Saïd" show on National Radio, that Tunisia has made two types of vaccines from two different manufacturers available. She emphasized that both vaccines have the same efficacy, with the only difference being in their manufacturing method.
Key Points:
- Two types of vaccines are available, with the same efficacy
- The price of the vaccines will be 37,600 dinars for the first type and approximately 40 dinars for the second
- Vaccination is particularly recommended for older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and pregnant women
- The vaccination campaign will run until February 2026, but it is advisable to get vaccinated early to prevent infection
Dr. Abdelmalek reiterated the importance of getting vaccinated, especially for high-risk groups, to avoid severe complications caused by the flu, which can require intensive care or even lead to death. She assured that citizens can register with a pharmacy starting today to receive their dose, stating that the available doses are sufficient to meet the needs.
