In reference to the directive issued by His Excellency the Acting Minister of Health to reinforce and strengthen the Influenza Vaccination Program, and as part of the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) ongoing preparations for the Hajj and winter seasons of 2014-2015, the Ministry has provided a seasonal influenza vaccine for the groups at high risk of flu complications, including:
- People with chronic respiratory, cardiac and kidney diseases, as well as those suffering from tumors and diabetes.
- People with congenital and acquired immune deficiency (including those suffering from HIV, or taking immunosuppressive drugs).
- Pregnant women during the seasonal influenza season.
- People living with or caring for the groups susceptible to complications of influenza.
- All healthcare workers (physicians, nurses and paramedicals).
- Those who are suffering from chronic diseases and wishing to perform Hajj.