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وكالة الأنباء القطرية
Health Ministry Starts Flu Campaign
The Ministry of Public Health in Qatar has launched a national influenza vaccination campaign that will run until the end of next March. The aim is to protect individuals from health complications associated with the flu, especially with the approach of winter and the rising incidence rates. The campaign targets the most vulnerable groups, such as seniors over 50, children from 6 months to 5 years old, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases, as well as healthcare workers. The influenza vaccine is available free of charge at healthcare centers and facilities operated by Hamad Medical Corporation, with procedures in place to facilitate access without prior appointments, allowing eligible individuals to directly visit the centers. The ministry affirms that the vaccine is safe and effective and recommends getting it annually before winter begins, as it takes about two weeks for the body to build immunity. This is important to reduce serious complications such as pneumonia and the exacerbation of chronic conditions.
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