The Ministry stated, during its response to a number of frequently asked questions in its guide to protecting the elderly from influenza, that it is recommended to consult a doctor when the body temperature rises to 38 degrees Celsius as a result of the infection.
In response to a question regarding the importance of the vaccine for the recovering, she confirmed that obtaining it enhances immunity within the body in the face of other viral strains, noting that antibodies in the body are formed following taking the vaccine within regarding a week.
The Ministry stated, during its response to a question regarding what should be done following the elderly receive the vaccine, that this age group does not need precautions or special preventive measures, noting that the elderly can practice their lives normally following receiving the vaccine.
