Flu vaccine season has begun: How much does it cost this year?

With the arrival of autumn and the start of school, viral infections have become more common. Vaccines for the flu, the most common of these infections, have arrived in pharmacies. So, who should get the flu vaccine? Experts recommend that those with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension, get vaccinated.

The virus spreads most easily in closed, crowded environments. This is why schoolchildren frequently get sick. Children frequently spread the virus among themselves in classrooms, and they then infect their parents. Therefore, experts advise that those with chronic childhood illnesses should be vaccinated and that sick children should not be sent to school. WHEN SHOULD YOU GET IT? The best time to get the flu vaccine is September and October. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST THIS YEAR? The vaccine costs 540 TL this year. It is covered by the Social Security Institution (SGK) for those over 65 and those with certain chronic illnesses.