Seasonal flu: How can you protect yourself and your family?
Seasonal flu
Seasonal flu is not just a common cold; it can cause serious complications in the most vulnerable. But prevention is possible through annual vaccination and healthy habits.
High-risk groups
- Children under 5 years old.
- Pregnant women.
- Seniors over 65 years old.
- Patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
The importance of the seasonal flu vaccine
- Significantly reduces the risk of getting the flu.
- Reduces the risk of hospitalization due to complications.
- Protects vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.
Other prevention methods
- Wash your hands regularly.
- Avoid direct contact with infected people.
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
- Adhere to general personal hygiene.
Preventing seasonal flu starts with a simple step: Annual vaccination. Don’t wait until you’re at risk, protect yourself and your loved ones now.
Sources
- Saudi Ministry of Health. (February 15, 1445). Seasonal influenza. Retrieved from
https://www.moh.gov.sa/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/PublicHealth/Pages/Seasonal-Influenza.aspx - World Health Organization. (October 3, 2023). Influenza (seasonal). Retrieved from
https://www.who.int/ar/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/influenza-(seasonal)