Health ministry urges early flu vaccination to build immunity
Saudi Arabia’s health ministry advises the public to get the seasonal flu vaccine now to allow enough time for immunity to develop.
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AIThe Ministry of Health has stressed the importance of receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine.
In a post on its “Live Healthy” account on X, the ministry said that getting the flu vaccine now gives the body enough time to build immunity.
The ministry urged everyone to get the seasonal influenza vaccine before any symptoms of illness appear.
The World Health Organization has confirmed that seasonal flu vaccines are the most effective way to prevent influenza. As the virus evolves and immunity wanes over time, annual vaccination is recommended for protection.