“Restrictions (on vaccination. -
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) may apply to small groups with primary immunodeficiencies.
At the same time, autoimmune, rheumatological and even oncological diseases will not be a contraindication, ”he said.
Karaulov called for a flu shot now.
“We recommend getting the flu shot now.
Because after four weeks, you can also vaccinate COVID-19.
Our vaccine ("Sputnik V"
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) involves two injections with a difference of 21 days, "the academician noted.
Earlier, the head of the Russian Ministry of Health Mikhail Murashko called on citizens to take precautions before the start of mass vaccination against coronavirus.