Kazakhstan to begin flu vaccination campaign on September 15
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Kazakhstan will launch its seasonal flu vaccination campaign on September 15, with priority for high-risk groups. Regional health authorities must submit vaccination lists by September 3, and a mask regime for medical workers takes effect October 1.
Key Facts
- The flu vaccination campaign in Kazakhstan starts September 15, according to a decree by the chief state sanitary doctor.
- Regional health departments must prepare lists of people eligible for vaccination by September 3.
- A mask regime for medical workers in healthcare organizations takes effect October 1.
- If 30% or more students in a class fall ill with acute respiratory viral infections, the class will switch to online learning.
- If 20–30% of students in a class fall ill, medical observation is established for seven days and movement between classrooms is restricted.
Vaccination Campaign
The vaccination campaign will begin on September 15, with priority for people at high risk of infection, including children of early age, schoolchildren, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases. Vaccination will also cover people living in closed institutions and organizations providing special social services. Regional health departments must prepare lists of eligible people by September 3 and ensure readiness of medical organizations, vaccination rooms, and mobile teams. Health authorities must also ensure proper storage and transportation of vaccines and readiness to provide emergency care for adverse events after immunization.
School and Kindergarten Measures
If 20–30% of students in a class fall ill with acute respiratory viral infections, medical observation is established for seven days and movement between classrooms is restricted. If 30% or more students in a class fall ill, the class is transferred to online learning. In kindergartens, if several children in a group fall ill, the group's educational work is temporarily suspended. Schools must monitor daily attendance and identify reasons for absences; students with signs of acute respiratory viral infections, flu, or COVID-19 are not allowed to attend classes.
Healthcare System Preparedness
A mask regime for medical workers in healthcare organizations takes effect October 1. Medical organizations must be ready for immunization from September 15 and ensure compliance with vaccine storage and transportation requirements. Vaccination rooms and mobile teams must be prepared to provide emergency care in case of adverse events after immunization.
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Kazakhstan to begin flu vaccination campaign on September 15
