Al-Sabeel: Flu Shots Open Next Month
The availability of the quadrivalent flu vaccine in the private sector in the Kingdom will begin next October, at a price of 8.04 dinars per dose. Approximately 100,000 doses will be available in both the public and private sectors. The vaccine aims to protect against seasonal influenza that affects the respiratory system. The Ministry of Health recommends taking it for high-risk groups such as patients with chronic conditions, pregnant women, the elderly, and healthcare workers, especially with the start of the winter season. The ministry has purchased the full allocated quantity for 2025, which amounts to 75,000 doses. The vaccine is administered annually to healthcare workers with a single dose to protect them from the virus.
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