Health calls for vaccination against seasonal flu

Dubai: "Gulf"

The Ministry of Health and Community Protection called on citizens and residents to initiate the seasonal flu vaccine through 69 health centers, as well as preventive medicine centers, and warned of the symptoms of the disease. disease, emphasizing that wounds range from mild to severe and can lead to death, spread easily. In all age groups, however, there are groups more exposed to the complications of infection, namely chronically ill people over 65, children under five, especially those less pregnant women, health workers and the elderly.
The Ministry of Health administered 70,000 influenza vaccines early in the season and distributed them to all of its health centers and preventive medicine centers to facilitate access for citizens and residents. A syringe is given once a year to protect everyone from seasonal flu, especially with the onset of the breeding season. From the end of September to the end of March, preferably before the start of the season, citizens receive it free of charge and in the private sector, the cost varies from 25 to 60 dirhams depending on the type of vaccination.
Vaccination every year is the best way to prevent seasonal flu. Vaccination protects against common viruses that cause the disease. The community is strongly urged to get vaccinated, which indicates a heightened awareness of the importance of the disease. vaccination among the UAE population.
Dr. Rasha Hussam al-Din al-Ani, a general practitioner at Al-Zahra Hospital, confirmed that patients are increasingly asking to be vaccinated against seasonal flu, even after they have been discharged from hospital. other centers.
She said that 50 people would be vaccinated every week since arriving at the end of September 2018.
Dr. Majid Shurrab, Family Medicine Specialist and Medical Director of the Medical Treatment Center, noted that there is strong demand for chronic diseases and children with asthma and respiratory problems, as well as overall recommendations for vaccination. and the importance of the flu.
"Vaccines are not lacking in this state, whether in the Ministry of Health, in health agencies or in private medical institutions, it is very available in the country, there are a lot of vaccinations. encourage people to go to public health centers, "he said. Especially because of its health benefits for people, especially the elderly and people with chronic diseases and lung diseases.