Anti-flu campaign: Who should get the flu vaccine | Free vaccinations start

The Ministry of Health officially launched flu campaign, designed to reduce complications, hospitalizations, sequelae, and death caused by influenza virus infection.this Vaccines will be delivered nationwide through vaccination centers in each jurisdiction..

The Ministry of Health emphasizes The importance of getting your flu shot as early as possible, preferably before winter beginsthe most severe stage of influenza virus spread.

Who should get the flu vaccine

The campaign targets different risk groups who should receive one or two doses.

• Health workers, 9 to 64 years old (inclusive), people with risk factors; people 65 years or older are entitled to one dose per year.
• Children 6 to 24 months and 2 to 8 years (inclusive) with risk factors must receive two doses, at least 4 weeks apart, except those who have previously received two doses and are allocated one dose.
• Pregnant women should get the flu vaccine at any time during pregnancy.
• Postpartum women should receive a flu vaccine before leaving the maternity hospital, or up to 10 days postpartum if they were not vaccinated during pregnancy.

Who is at risk for influenza

These groups consist of dialysis patients with obesity, diabetes, chronic respiratory and heart disease, congenital or acquired immune deficiencies, oncohematological disorders, transplantation, and/or chronic renal failure, which are the most common .

What is the purpose of the flu vaccine? Influenza, or influenza, is a highly contagious respiratory viral illness. Typically, most people recover within one to two weeks. However, in extreme cases, pregnant women, and people with risk factors, it can cause serious complications and even death.

For all target groups, Flu shots are free and no doctor’s prescription is requiredplus it can be used with any other vaccine on the national calendar.

yes It is important that everyone who goes to a vaccination centre, health center or public hospital has their vaccination card with them. and check-ups by their son and daughter’s health teams.