The Saudi Ministry of Health advises the public to receive the flu vaccine. The Ministry of Health has stated that the flu vaccine is effective and safe. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Muhammad Al Abdul Ali said (Saudi Health Ministry urges public to take flu vaccine)
The flu vaccine is about eighty percent effective. Adoption of the vaccine will reduce the number of patients requiring intensive care. Dr. said that booking can be done through Sehati application for vaccination Muhammad Al Abdul Ali said.
The number of people suffering from influenza has increased in Saudi Arabia. If the vaccine is not received on time, the disease can become complicated and can lead to death. Millions of people around the world are infected with the influenza virus each year. Children under the age of five, pregnant women, the elderly, people with chronic diseases such as diabetes, respiratory diseases including asthma, and heart patients are at risk.
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For disease control, people should follow instructions such as avoiding crowded places, washing hands thoroughly, not touching eyes and mouth directly, using tissues when sneezing or coughing, and wearing masks, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health said.
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