Flu Vaccine in Monaco: Where to Get Vaccinated and Who Should Get the Shot

Seasonal flu: vaccines available at pharmacies in Monaco

The Princely Government reminds residents that seasonal flu vaccination is an important preventive measure to help protect against complications and severe forms of the illness, particularly among people at higher risk.

Flu vaccines are now available at pharmacies throughout the Principality of Monaco and are covered for eligible social security beneficiaries.

Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 65 and over. It is also strongly recommended for people with specific risk factors.

Who should get vaccinated against the flu?

Seasonal flu vaccination is particularly recommended for the following groups:

• People aged 65 and over, who face a higher risk of complications.
• People under 65 with certain chronic medical conditions.
• Pregnant women, to help protect both mother and baby.
• People living with obesity.
• People staying in rehabilitation facilities or residential medico-social care facilities, regardless of age.

• People living with an infant under six months old who is at risk of severe flu, including infants born prematurely or those with heart defects or neurological conditions.
• People living with or in close contact with someone who is immunocompromised, to help reduce the risk of transmitting the virus.

These recommendations aim to reduce the risk of complications and provide better protection for people who are particularly vulnerable to seasonal influenza.

Flu vaccination in Monaco: how to access the vaccine

The arrangements for accessing flu vaccination have changed this year and now depend on the category to which a person belongs.

For people in priority groups

People who belong to the priority groups receive a voucher covering the cost of vaccination. By presenting this voucher, they can be vaccinated directly at a pharmacy or obtain the vaccine from a pharmacy.

For other people over the age of 15

People over the age of 15 who wish to be vaccinated can also receive their flu shot directly at a pharmacy.

However, anyone wishing to collect the vaccine from a pharmacy and then be vaccinated by their own doctor or a private-practice nurse must now obtain a medical prescription in advance.

It is therefore important to check the updated requirements before going to a pharmacy to collect the vaccine.

Healthcare professionals also play a key role in prevention

The Princely Government also highlights the importance of flu vaccination for healthcare professionals and other workers who come into contact with people at risk of developing severe illness.

Vaccination helps protect these professionals themselves and contributes to the prevention of respiratory infections. It also helps reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to patients, particularly those who are most vulnerable.

Seasonal flu: vaccination helps protect vulnerable people

In Monaco, the seasonal flu vaccination campaign highlights the importance of prevention ahead of the winter period.

People in priority groups are encouraged to use their vaccination coverage voucher, while other people over the age of 15 can contact their local pharmacy to find out more about the available vaccination options.

Vaccination remains an important tool for reducing the risk of flu-related complications and helping protect those most at risk.