High turnout for ‘flu’ vaccinations

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 10: The first week of the launch of the annual vaccination campaign against seasonal influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia witnessed a strong turnout from various age groups. About 15,000 people appeared for vaccination against seasonal influenza and 2,000 for vaccination against pneumococcal pneumonia in 50 preventive healthcare centers in the country.

According to informed health sources, the risk groups are the most likely to receive vaccination at a rate of 45 to 50 percent, led by patients suffering from asthma and chronic respiratory diseases, smokers, diabetics, employees of the Ministry of Health, and morbidly obese people. The average number of vaccination beneficiaries in each health region ranges between 2,000 to 3,000.

There is a high turnout for vaccination this year compared to previous years due to the collective awareness gained about the importance of immunization after the COVID-19 pandemic. The sources revealed the Ministry of Health’s plan to intensify awareness about the importance of vaccination by organizing many joint activities and events, adding that specialized health teams will be formed to conduct field tours and organize vaccination campaigns in coordination with various institutions and companies.

By Marwa Al-Bahrawi
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

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