{"id":12675743,"date":"2025-01-09T14:02:38","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T11:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/udhportal.bexpert.sa\/seasonal-flu-how-can-you-protect-yourself-and-your-family\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T18:13:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:13:44","slug":"seasonal-flu-how-can-you-protect-yourself-and-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/udhportal.bexpert.sa\/en\/seasonal-flu-how-can-you-protect-yourself-and-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal flu: How can you protect yourself and your family?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seasonal flu<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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. <\/p>\n

High-risk groups<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Children under 5 years old.<\/li>\n
  2. Pregnant women.<\/li>\n
  3. Seniors over 65 years old.<\/li>\n
  4. Patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The importance of the seasonal flu vaccine<\/strong><\/h2>\n
      \n
    1. Significantly reduces the risk of getting the flu.<\/li>\n
    2. Reduces the risk of hospitalization due to complications.<\/li>\n
    3. Protects vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Other prevention methods<\/strong><\/h2>\n
        \n
      1. Wash your hands regularly.<\/li>\n
      2. Avoid direct contact with infected people.<\/li>\n
      3. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.<\/li>\n
      4. Adhere to general personal hygiene.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        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. <\/p>\n

         <\/p>\n

        Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Saudi Ministry of Health. (February 15, 1445). Seasonal influenza. Retrieved from
          \nhttps:\/\/www.moh.gov.sa\/HealthAwareness\/EducationalContent\/PublicHealth\/Pages\/Seasonal-Influenza.aspx <\/li>\n
        • World Health Organization. (October 3, 2023). Influenza (seasonal). Retrieved from
          \nhttps:\/\/www.who.int\/ar\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/influenza-(seasonal) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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