Penza, 24 October 2021. PenzaNews. Another batch of 158 300 doses of the Sovigripp flu vaccine for children arrived in Penza region. This is stated in a message of the press service of the regional Ministry of Health.

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It noted that vaccination of children had started in September and more than 45 000 children had been vaccinated to date.

“Sovigrippe is indicated for use in children from the age of six months. The vaccine will soon be distributed to medical organisations in Penza region according to the children’s immunisation plan. Random children, children attending pre-school educational institutions, pupils in grades 1-11 and students under the age of 18 will be vaccinated,” the text says.