7 teams in danger for a free influenza vaccine! From at this time till August 31 |

The wet season usually sees the unfold of the influenza virus. Because of sickness, fever, and severe problems In 2024, the Ministry of Public Well being stated that the advantage of the flu vaccination service was carried out freed from cost for 7 teams of individuals at excessive threat to forestall severe sickness or die from problems if they’ve the flu. You’ll obtain providers till August 31, 2024 or till the vaccine runs out.

Individuals can train their rights to obtain remedy from the Nationwide Well being Safety Workplace (NHSO) and request providers at authorities public well being amenities. and any non-public hospital close to your own home that participates within the Nationwide Well being Safety Programme. And you may name to schedule an appointment with the service unit upfront. For comfort in selecting the precise date and time for service. Or ask for extra data on the Division of Illness Management emergency line, name 1422.

● Goal group: 7 threat teams

1. Pregnant girls who’re 4 months or older.

2. Seniors 65 years of age and older

3. Kids aged 6 months to 2 years

4. Mentally disabled individuals who can’t assist themselves

5. Sufferers with continual ailments, together with bronchial asthma, coronary heart illness, stroke, kidney failure, COPD, diabetes, and most cancers sufferers receiving chemotherapy.

6. Thalassemia sufferers Individuals with immune system issues Together with individuals with HIV who’ve signs

7. Individuals who weigh greater than 100 kilograms or have a physique mass index of greater than 35 kilograms per sq. meter can request influenza vaccination providers all year long.

Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Workplace, stated that the Prime Minister is worried in regards to the individuals. It has been ordered to related organizations to develop work to take care of the individuals throughout the time that the unfold of the illness is being monitored. and management work to acquire the precise to deal with illness within the nation’s well being system to care and shield individuals, particularly teams in danger, weak teams, who’ve a better likelihood of being uncovered to germs than regular teams The Minister invitations individuals to comply with the federal government’s public relations bulletins at each minute to forestall themselves from the illness At all times maintain your bodily well being. To construct immunity and stop severe issues and loss of life from ailments.