The seasonal annual influenza vaccine is one of the most important and prominent tools for preventing complications from influenza infection. Its importance is due to its ability to reduce the severity of the symptoms of influenza infection, which spread widely, especially with the onset of winter, and the chances of infection gradually increase as temperatures drop and the weather cools, in addition to preventing most disease complications. Which increases in intensity at this time of the year.
According to the Ministry of Health’s directive that the elderly in particular should take this important seasonal vaccine, Dr. Maher Al-Jarhi, a consultant in chest diseases and deputy head of the Imbaba Fever Hospital, said during exclusive statements to “Youm7” that this seasonal vaccine is important and necessary for all groups and ages, such as children, adults, and those with diseases. Chronic, especially for the elderly.
The Al-Sadr consultant continued his speech, pointing out the importance of the annual influenza vaccine for the elderly who are over the age of fifty, as a result of the nature of their bodies at that stage, and the body’s weak resistance to disease and infection, as well as the weakness of the body’s defenses against viral attacks, which makes them the group most vulnerable to colds, and increases. The severity of their infection with colds is because they are more susceptible to chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and other diseases.
The vaccine works to alleviate the symptoms of infection and reduce the strength of the virus and its effect on the body, in addition to protecting the elderly from complications of infection, which may include pneumonia, bronchitis, and multiple chest and respiratory problems.
2023-11-05 15:13:00
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