The Ministry of Health and Population said that infection with influenza causes complications that may reach the point of death among the elderly, children and pregnant women.
The Ministry of Health and Population added that the influenza vaccine is safe and available and can be obtained from free pharmacies, as well as serum and vaccine branches throughout the Republic.
Dr. Mostafa Mohammadi, head of the National Vaccination Center in Vaxera, said that vaccinations are the first line of defense in the face of infectious diseases, and he continued: It is the way to break an important link in the chain of transmission of infection and cut the way for the disease to continue and its spread.
Dr. Mostafa Mohammadi added that the new seasonal influenza vaccine is now available in the main center and all Vaccera vaccination centers, and continued: The type currently available is the quadrivalent vaccine and the price of the dose is 190 pounds, and the vaccination service is 10 pounds.
He continued: The seasonal influenza vaccine is given starting from the age of 6 months, and for those who are the first time for them to receive the vaccine, and their age is between 6 months to 9 years, two doses, including a month, adding: For those who are 9 years and older, one dose and for all ages, the dose is fixed, which is 1/2 ml (full dose) regardless of age or number of doses and there is no division of the dose.