2023-09-07 22:00:00
Written by Walid Abdel Salam Friday, September 08, 2023 01:00 AM Revealed Ministry of Health and Population About providing the seasonal influenza vaccine in serum and vaccine branches nationwide and in many public pharmacies.
The Ministry of Health and Population said: Type A influenza viruses are divided into many subtypes and continued: This type of influenza virus is considered the most dangerous, as it alone causes pandemics and outbreaks in the millions.
The Ministry of Health and Population added: Type B influenza viruses are divided into two strains and have no subtypes. The seasonal influenza A and B viruses are the ones that spread among humans and cause outbreaks and epidemics.
The Ministry of Health and Population continued in its report that the third type of seasonal influenza C virus was found to cause only mild cases of infection. The Ministry of Health and Population added that receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine provides protection against all types of previous influenza viruses.
The Ministry of Health and Population warned against not receiving the Corona and influenza vaccine during the coming period, to prevent influenza and Corona virus attacks, stressing that the vaccine reduces the chances of infection.
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, said: The most appropriate time to receive the influenza vaccine is September, while the Corona vaccine can be received at all times, indicating that it is preferable to obtain the vaccine before entering the winter season, due to the increase in infections of respiratory viral diseases in the winter season.
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, confirmed in statements to “The Seventh Day” that there is no conflict between obtaining the coronavirus vaccine and the seasonal influenza vaccine together, and he continued: The two vaccines raise immunity to confront viruses and said: We recommend receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine because it is safe and capable. To protect against 4 types of viruses expected to spread.
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, added: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annual influenza vaccines for everyone aged 6 months and over. He said: Vaccination is important for people most at risk of influenza complications, including “pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people with a weak immune system.” “.
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, explained: The vaccine protects against infection by 60% and from severe infection by more than 90%, noting that the vaccine is available in Vaxera and in many public and free pharmacies.
For her part, Dr. Irene Fouad, head of the Egyptian Company for Serums and Vaccines in Vaxera, told “Youm7” that the influenza vaccine was provided in 17 Vaxera branches nationwide, noting that the vaccine is available in 3 types, the first at a price of 267 pounds, at a price of 256 pounds, and 190 pounds, in addition to 10 pounds for expenses and fees, and she continued: Vaccines are safe, effective, and important, and it is preferable to obtain them from the beginning of this month until the end of next December.
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