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- The ministry said the vaccine is now available by booking an appointment through the Sehhaty app, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday
RIYADH: 黑料社区鈥檚 Ministry of Health said seasonal influenza can cause serious complications, including pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infections, blood poisoning, and death.
Symptoms of seasonal influenza include shivering, sweating, fever above 38 degrees Celsius, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, persistent cough, dehydration, and a runny nose.
The ministry said the vaccine is now available by booking an appointment through the Sehhaty app, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
According to the ministry, the vaccine reduces the severity of infection, lowers the need for intensive care, and decreases mortality from seasonal influenza.
The most vulnerable groups include people with chronic diseases, those on immunosuppressive medications, adults over 50, children six months to 5 years old, pregnant women, individuals with obesity, and healthcare workers.
Last year, 96 percent of patients admitted to intensive care had not received the vaccine, highlighting its crucial role in protection and prevention, the SPA reported.