JTS Medical Centre is now offering flu vaccination (tetra) 2024/2025 in a safe clinical environment for AED 99. The flu vaccine will protect you or your child against the three strains of virus contained in the vaccine from about 2 to 3 weeks after the injection. If you need any assistance or are looking for more information about the flu vaccine in Dubai, kindly contact our Vaccination Department on 04-3799954.
Taking this preventive measure is crucial for your well-being and the well-being of those around you. Protect yourself and your loved ones by scheduling your flu vaccine today.
“Immunization is not just a personal choice; it’s a responsibility we all share to safeguard our community.”
Why should people get vaccinated against the Flu?
What is the Flu (Influenza) vaccine?
What are the most common symptoms?
How do flu vaccines work?
Who Should Not Be Vaccinated?
The vaccine can be given to anyone starting from the age of 6 months. However, your physician or vaccination nurse will be recommending you the influenza vaccines based on the factors like your age group, health status (current and past), any allergies to influenza vaccines or to their components, and considering your higher risk to get influenza complications
Vaccination is particularly important for the following groups as they are at higher risk of getting influenza complications:
- Hajj and Umrah pilgrims
- All healthcare workers
- Pregnant women
- Smokers
- All adults aged 65 years and older
- People under 65 years of age with high-risk conditions such as:
- Taking treatments that weaken their immune systems like radiation therapy and other treatment for cancer
- Having a damaged spleen or removed spleen
- HIV infection or AIDS
- Chronic alcoholism
- Long-term health problems (chronic disease): Diabetes, Heart disease, Chronic lung disease (including Asthma), Chronic liver disease, Kidney disease.
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