King Abdulaziz Medical City - Jeddah
We are all Responsible … Stopping the Flu is Possible
King Abdulaziz Medical City in Jeddah launched a seasonal influenza vaccination campaign, which aims to raise awareness, correct misconceptions about seasonal influenza vaccination, educate and raise awareness for taking the flu vaccine to avoid infection and limit its spread. Seasonal influenza is an infectious disease that affects the health system. The annual reports of this disease is estimated from 5-10% of adults, while among children it reaches 30%, seasonal influenza globally causes 3-5 million cases of serious complications, and about 250-500 thousand deaths every year.
The seasonal influenza vaccination campaign also focuses on patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, Cardiac and Nephro patients, pregnant women, the elderly, and children from six months to five years old.