Books – Walid Abdel Salam Sunday, December 24, 2023 01:31 PM She said Ministry of Health and Population Seasonal influenza spreads quickly and easily in crowded and poorly ventilated places through droplets from the mouth and nose during sneezing or coughing, as well as hands contaminated with the virus when they come into contact with the eyes and nose.
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, said that 141,500 doses of the seasonal influenza vaccine were provided, in all branches of the serum and the “Vaxera” vaccine nationwide.
Abdel Ghaffar stressed the importance of the vaccine in reducing the possibility of contracting seasonal influenza, and reducing the possibility of developing serious disease complications due to influenza, noting that the seasonal influenza vaccine is an injection given with a needle in the arm, which activates the immune system to produce antibodies against the disease, noting its importance. For adults over 65 years of age, those with weakened immune systems such as those with chronic diseases, such as asthma, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, those who have previously had a stroke, and young children, especially those 12 months or younger.
In the same context, Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar indicated that 42,676 doses of the pneumococcal vaccine were provided, as the winter season and low temperatures and humidity are an appropriate period for the activity of a large number of viruses and bacteria that cause many diseases related to respiratory diseases, the most dangerous of which is pneumonia. He explained that the vaccine targets children, especially under the age of 5 years, and that pneumococcal vaccination is considered one of the most important additional vaccinations to protect children from pneumonia, otitis media, and meningitis, the elderly over 65 years of age, and those with chronic diseases, especially those with heart and chest diseases, diabetes or liver disease, and smokers. And people who have immune diseases.
Seasonal influenza spreads quickly and easily in crowded places
2023-12-24 11:31:00
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