The influenza vaccination uptake in romania during the 2022-2023 season

The influenza vaccines remain insufficiently used in most countries around the world, despite the proven benefits of annual vaccination in preventing seasonal influenza and its related complications. The aim of this paper is to present the results of the influenza vaccination campaign in Romania during the 2022 - 2023 season, using the data available in the reports generated from the National Electronic Registry of Vaccinations regarding influenza vaccinations carried out from September 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023. During the influenza season, 1,492,950 doses of influenza vaccines were administered, 99% of the national stockpile (1,479,803). The vaccination uptake among the overall population (8%) was similar to that recorded among healthcare workers and lower compared with the vaccination uptake among people aged 65 years and over (24%). In Romania, the influenza vaccination uptake remains low. Measures to increase the uptake of influenza vaccinations are needed to ensure better coverage.