Saudi Arabia | The Ministry of Health stresses the need to wear a mask and take vaccinations to prevent influenza

Weather of Arabia - The Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia warned against entering the season of seasonal influenza diseases, and was fascinated by its rapid spread and called for a commitment to wearing a muzzle for the purposes of prevention.

What are the symptoms of seasonal flu?

Regarding the symptoms, the Ministry warned that the symptoms associated with seasonal influenza include shivering and sweating, high temperature of more than 38 degrees, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, persistent cough, dryness and runny nose.

Possible complications of seasonal influenza

The ministry confirmed the existence of a number of complications that may accompany influenza, the most important of which are pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, blood poisoning, and death.

The need to adhere to the muzzle and take vaccinations for prevention purposes

The Ministry called on everyone to adhere to wearing a mask, which is one of the most important ways to prevent disease, in addition to avoiding touching the eyes or mouth directly, the necessity of obtaining the vaccine, ensuring the cleanliness of the place, washing hands well, and using tissues when sneezing and coughing.

The Ministry of Health had launched an awareness campaign to vaccinate against seasonal influenza under the slogan "The Moment You Don't Wish", targeting the groups most affected by it, such as the elderly, people with chronic diseases, people with immunodeficiency, pregnant women, health workers, and the general community members, stressing that vaccination is safe and does not It has significant side effects, and its effectiveness has been proven for many years in all countries of the world.