The Ministry of Health and Population confirmed that the influenza vaccine is important for the elderly and protects them from 4 types of influenza viruses throughout the winter period.
The ministry said through an awareness publication today, influenza viruses of type A are divided into many subtypes, and this type of influenza virus is the most dangerous, as it alone may cause pandemics and outbreaks in the millions.
The ministry added, is divided influenza viruses From type B to two strains, not subtypes, pointing out that seasonal influenza viruses A and B are the ones that spread between humans and cause outbreaks and epidemics.” As for the third type of seasonal influenza viruses C, it was found that it causes only mild infections.
The ministry indicated that the influenza vaccine is available in the serum and vaccine branches nationwide and in many pharmacies.