2023-08-24 06:45:49
ABU DHABI – Health experts say that students should get the flu vaccine before school opens in the UAE. The flu vaccine will help prevent illness and prevent serious illness for students who return to school after the 2-month summer vacation. School opens on 28th.
If students come to school with the flu, there is a risk of spreading the disease. The authorities asked not to send sick students to school. Vaccinated people do not get severe disease.
With the change of covid control, many people have gone to different countries taking advantage of the vacation. There is a higher risk of catching the flu while traveling abroad. But those who have had the flu vaccine have nothing to worry about.
Children can be vaccinated from 6 months. Children under 9 years of age should be given 2 doses at an interval of one month in the first year if they have not been vaccinated before. For those above 9, one dose per year is sufficient.
vaccine
Flu vaccine is available at government and private hospitals and clinics. Those over 18 can get it from selected pharmacies.
free of charge
Free for pregnant women, people above 50 years of age, health workers who are prone to infectious diseases, Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and Tiqa health insurance card holders.
To avoid getting sick
Wash your hands before and after eating.
·∙ Drink filtered or boiled water,
·∙ It is good to wear a mask in class and on the bus
·∙ Wash your hands.
·∙ Wash your body before and after using a public swimming pool.
English Summary: Health experts urge students to get flu vaccine before school opens in UAE.
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