Jordan urges insurers to cover flu shots
The head of the National Center for Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases, Adil Al-Balbisi, called on insurance companies and the private sector to include the influenza vaccine within health insurance coverage. This comes especially as the respiratory virus season is beginning, which is expected to see an increase in cases in the coming weeks. He noted that the influenza and RSV season usually starts in the 43rd week of the year and tends to rise toward the end of the year and the beginning of the new year. He emphasized that the vaccine is available and should be received, particularly by vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, individuals with chronic illnesses, children, the elderly, and healthcare workers. He also stressed the importance of adhering to preventive measures, such as wearing masks, washing hands, and isolating those infected to limit the spread of infection, while also monitoring the epidemiological situation in Jordan.
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