The inclusion of COVID-19 vaccination in the national immunization schedule will legalize the fact that it is free of charge. This is reported by RBC with reference to experts interviewed by the publication.

The coronavirus vaccination was added to the national immunization schedule at the end of December 2021.

According to Larisa Popovich, Director of the Institute for Health Economics at the Higher School of Economics, the introduction of vaccination against COVID-19 in the vaccination calendar is a streamlining of the current situation.

“Prior to that, free vaccination against covid was not regulated by law. [Free vaccination] was a temporary solution. Now the responsibility for financing vaccination is becoming enshrined at the legislative level, the sources of funding are clearly defined, ”she explained.

A similar opinion was expressed by an infectious disease specialist, Doctor of Medical Sciences Nikolai Malyshev. The doctor noted that the approval of the vaccination calendar, which includes vaccinations against coronavirus, confirms that "it will remain free."

Earlier at the Center. The Gamaleys named the condition for the end of the pandemic.

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