Published on: 23 February 2015
Dr Abraham M. Palache, Influenza Scientist, Consultant at Abbott Biologicals and IFPMA Influenza Vaccine Supply International Task Force, talks about the importance of taking the flu shot. It is all about breaking misconceptions spread by anti-vaxxers. People most at risk should be given priority in receiving the flu shot. Find out who those most at risk are in this interview.
Among infectious diseases, flu is considered a leading killer. On average, worldwide, seasonal epidemics are said to result in some 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness, and about half a million deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
