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Seasonal flu vaccine protects most people, says health official

Dr. Abdullah Turkistani says the seasonal flu vaccine shields most people and reduces the risk of severe illness.

Ajel News45 min ago · 1 min read
Doctor discusses seasonal flu vaccine benefits on TV

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Dr. Abdullah Turkistani, Executive Director of Public Health at the Makkah Health Cluster, said the seasonal influenza vaccine protects most people from infection.

He added in an interview with Al Ekhbariya TV that if infection does occur, symptoms are usually mild and the risk of complications is lower.

The Ministry of Health had earlier announced the availability of the seasonal flu vaccine, which can now be booked through the Sehhaty app.

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