The flu shot will be given a month earlier than usual this year. Vaccination against the common flu will start in October. A few weeks later, the vaccination against the Mexican flu can start.
Every year in the Netherlands, approximately 4.5 million people receive a call for a flu shot † This concerns the elderly and people with cardiovascular disease and asthma.
There are 34 million swine flu vaccines ordered, enough for two vaccinations per inhabitant. Initially, only the sick and the elderly are vaccinated. It will be examined later whether others should also receive a shot.
