Safeguarding senior citizens from the threat of influenza

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While each year is not without its difficulties, 2020 was particularly challenging due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In less than 12 months, the disease has spread across 190 countries, infected over 104 million people, killed over 2.2 million of them, destroyed livelihoods, and tested healthcare systems beyond their limits.

Covid-19 has brought the world face-to-face with the perils of living in a world without the protection of vaccines. While no one is safe, the threat looms even larger for older persons who are rendered more vulnerable by advancing age and chronic diseases.