The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced the availability of the seasonal influenza vaccine at hospitals and primary health care centers. The vaccine will be available till March 2020. Dr. Hussein Abdel Rahman Al Rand, Under Secretary in the Minstry’s Health Assistant sector said the Ministry recommends getting the seasonal influenza vaccine in view of its importance in curbing infections.
Influenza vaccines, also known as flu shots or flu jabs, are vaccines that protect against infection by influenza viruses.New versions of the vaccines are developed twice a year, as the influenza virus rapidly changes. While their effectiveness varies from year to year, most provide modest to high protection against influenza
