2023-10-05 17:17:40
RIYADH: Tanzanian conjoined twins Hassan and Hussain will undergo surgery to separate them on Thursday. Dr. The surgical team headed by Abdullah Al Rabia will perform the surgery at the King Abdullah Specialist Hospital for Children under the King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh.
According to the instructions of King Salman and the Crown Prince, on August 23, the Siamese were brought to Riyadh on a medical flight from Tanzania. Children are two years old. It weighs 13.5 kg. The head of the surgical team, Dr. Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabi’a said. The nine-stage surgery takes about 16 hours.
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Everyone should be vaccinated against influenza; The Saudi Ministry is the main means of prevention
Riyadh: The Ministry of Health has asked everyone to get vaccinated against the spread of influenza and respiratory diseases in the country. Vaccination can significantly reduce the number of cases.
Influenza is a severe viral infection. It spreads easily and can affect people of all ages. The virus is transmitted by inhalation or by touching contaminated surfaces. The incubation period averages two to four days. The ministry also stated that getting the seasonal influenza vaccine every year is one of the most important means of prevention.
People with chronic diseases, children, the elderly, pregnant women and healthcare workers are the most vulnerable groups. It spreads as winter approaches. The main symptoms are body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius, chills, sweating, headache, continuous dry cough, fatigue, runny nose, sore throat and muscle pain.
The ministry stated that the risk of influenza infection increases for the elderly, those with chronic diseases, those with weakened immune systems and those who are obese. Speed in getting the vaccine will help reduce the number of infection cases and reduce the side effects if the disease does occur. Vaccination should be booked through the ‘Sihwati’ app. The ministry also explained that you should find the nearest primary health center and get an appointment to get the flu vaccine there.
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