Sweden is working to increase influenza vaccination rates among elderly and at-risk groups, aiming to meet WHO targets and enhance national health protection during flu season.
Sweden is working to increase influenza vaccination rates among elderly and at-risk groups, aiming to meet WHO targets and enhance national health protection during flu season.
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Sweden's influenza vaccination coverage in 2025 remains below WHO's 75% target, with significant regional disparities and calls to improve vaccination rates among at-risk groups.
Sweden continues to miss the WHO's 75% influenza vaccination coverage target for at-risk populations, with regional disparities and low uptake among younger groups posing challenges as the vaccination season begins.
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