The Ministry of Health and Population is doing its best to educate citizens about important tips to maintain health, and the Ministry has announced the groups that should pay attention to obtaining vitamin D to enhance and maintain their health.
Categories that should take care of their vitamin D
The Ministry of Health published an awareness leaflet through its official account on Facebook about the groups that must take care of vitamin D Davalindi, which was provided in hospitals and pharmacies, including:
- For children starting today.
- In pregnant women, starting from the fourth month.
- in the elderly.
- Those with chronic diseases should get vitamin D, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency
The Ministry of Health and Population revealed symptoms of vitamin D infection, including:
- Tiredness, fatigue and lack of concentration.
- Frequent infection with many infections and the presence of bone and muscle pain.
- Excessive hair loss, forgetfulness, depression and dry skin.
- A defect in the thyroid gland and a defect in nerve cells.
The Ministry of Health pointed out that the presidential initiatives aim to enhance the general health of Egyptians, which makes them provide vitamin D “Davalindi” in hospitals and pharmacies.
An important message from health to pregnant women
The Ministry of Health sent important messages and advice to pregnant women to get the flu vaccine to protect against infection with 4 different influenza viruses. The Ministry of Health clarified that the seasonal flu vaccine is available in all pharmacies and Vaccera sores, and is very safe and effective, and the flu vaccine is available in the serum and vaccine branches.
Seasonal influenza prevention guidelines
The Ministry of Health revealed a set of important guidelines for the prevention of seasonal influenza, including:
- First, wash hands with soap and water before eating, after using the toilet, and after coughing and sneezing.
- Do not cover your nose and mouth with your hands when coughing or sneezing, but use a tissue and dispose of it after use.