Vaccination

Everything you need to know

The conditions for receiving full coverage (100%) for the seasonal flu vaccine are as follows:

  • Be 65 years of age or older during the current year.

Or, in special cases to be justified on the medical prescription:

  • Be pregnant;
  • Have a chronic lung, heart, kidney or metabolic disease;
  • Have a congenital or acquired immunodeficiency due to illness or medication;
  • Have an autoimmune, neurological or neuromuscular disease with a high risk of aspiration pneumonia;
  • Have haemoglobinopathy;
  • Be under 18 years of age and require chronic treatment with acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).

Conditions for coverage of the pneumococcal vaccine

This vaccine aims to prevent invasive pneumococcal infection in order to minimise the risk of complications, which can lead to illness and premature death. The list of beneficiaries covered by health insurance has been drawn up on the basis of recommendations from the Higher Council for Infectious Diseases (Conseil supérieur des maladies infectieuses-CSMI).

The vaccine against invasive pneumococcal infections is fully covered (100%) if:

  • The person is aged between 65 and 85 and in good health, or
  • They are at increased risk of developing a pneumococcal infection due to:
    • Chronic lung, kidney or heart disease
    • Smoking
    • Excessive alcohol consumption, with or without cirrhosis;
    • Meningitis;
    • Cochlear implant.

Coverage also applies to people who are immunocompromised due to:

  • Congenital absence of the spleen;
  • Splenectomy or functional asplenia;
  • Sickle cell anaemia or other haemoglobinopathies;
  • Congenital immunodeficiency;
  • Neoplasia;
  • Organ transplantation;
  • HIV infection;
  • Immunosuppressive treatment.

Vaccination procedure

Vaccines will be dispensed by the pharmacy of choice in Luxembourg upon presentation of a medical prescription.

In adults, vaccination requires a double injection of a conjugate vaccine (Prevenar-13) and a polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax-23) 8 weeks apart.

A booster dose of the Pneumovax-23 polysaccharide vaccine is recommended every 5 years. A booster dose of the Prevenar-13 conjugate vaccine is not necessary.

How can I get vaccinated against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)?

HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUSES (HPV) belong to a family of viruses with over 200 variants, at least 12 of which can cause cancer. Infections transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, particularly in intimate areas, are most commonly caused by HPV. Most men and women will come into contact with this virus during their lifetime.
Vaccines are available free of charge from doctors until the age of 21 and beyond, depending on risk factors.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Are these vaccinations covered if we purchase them abroad?

No.
Coverage is only possible if these services are provided in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

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