NSZU told how to get free vaccinations during the war

27 April 2023, 10:11 | Ukraine 
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Even during the war, Ukrainians can be vaccinated against the 10 most common diseases for free. Vaccination can be obtained under the Medical Guarantee Program as part of the " This was written by the press service of the National Health Service of Ukraine (NSZU).

What vaccinations can be done for free.

Ukrainians can be vaccinated free of charge against hepatitis B, tuberculosis, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria and tetanus, whooping cough, polio, hemophilic infection.

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Most of these vaccinations are given in early childhood.. Some vaccines provide immunity for life after 1-2 doses, for example against tuberculosis or measles, mumps and rubella (MMR vaccine).

" Whereas diphtheria and tetanus should be vaccinated every ten years after age 16. Therefore, for the first time, adults should be re-vaccinated at 26,"

Ukrainians were urged not to ignore the vaccination schedule and, if possible, to do all vaccinations in a timely manner. The schedule of planned vaccinations can be found at the link.

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How to get vaccinated during the war.

To undergo routine vaccination, it is important to have a declaration with a doctor. Ukrainians can be vaccinated in:.

community primary health care facilities;

in private medical institutions and FLP doctors who have signed an agreement with the NHSU and have the opportunity to vaccinate.

The NSZU emphasized that migrants who were forced to move to other regions of the country can count on primary medical care, including vaccination, even without a declaration..

To find a primary health care facility, you need to call the NSZU contact center at 16-77. Operators will tell you where to find the nearest primary care facility.

" After all, this is a guarantee that information about the fact of vaccination will be preserved and not lost, which can happen with paper certificates and medical cards,"

Earlier, specialists from the Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine explained how long after a coronavirus disease one can be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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