The health ministry explained that seasonal flu causes a number of complications, the most important of which are: pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infections, blood poisoning and death.
He reported that seasonal flu symptoms are chills, sweating, a high temperature of over 38 degrees, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, persistent cough, dryness, and a runny nose.
The Ministry of Health has launched an awareness campaign to vaccinate against seasonal flu with the slogan “the moment you want”, and it is aimed at the groups most affected by it, such as the elderly, people with chronic diseases, people with immunodeficiency, women pregnant women, healthcare professionals and members of the community in general, noting that vaccination is safe and non-existent, has significant side effects, and has proven its effectiveness for many years in all countries of the world.
The ministry indicated that the disease can be prevented by obtaining the vaccine, the need to wear a mask, wash your hands well, avoid direct contact with eyes and mouth, use handkerchiefs when sneezing or coughing, and ensuring the cleanliness of the place. .
Through this campaign, the Ministry of Health seeks to increase the number of vaccinations, reduce the rate of infected people and the number of patients hospitalized due to seasonal flu.