Seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination uptake for risk groups such as the elderly were sub-optimal in several EU/EEA Member States during the 2023-2024 season, according to two reports released today by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

The seasonal flu vaccination rate for people aged 65 and over during the 2023-2024 season varied significantly between countries, from 12 to 78 percent, with only two countries exceeding 75 percent vaccination coverage in this age group. This underscores the need for more focused vaccination efforts.