To prepare and protect yourself and your family
- If you are visiting a JHAH facility, please follow the guidance on our Safe at JHAH webpage.
- Observe the 3 W’s, wear a mask, watch your distance and wash or sanitize your hands frequently.
Why get the flu vaccination?
As reported by the Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH), globally seasonal influenza ‘flu’ affects 600 million people and is fatal in around 500,000 cases per year. The MOH and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend an annual flu vaccine for everyone six (6) months of age and older.
Who is at high risk?
People at high risk for developing flu complications include:
- People aged 50 years and older
- Children aged 6 months to 5 years
- Healthcare workers
- Pregnant women
- People living with chronic diseases
- People living with obesity
- People of any age who have chronic medical conditions such as heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease are also at high risk for flu complications. People who have suppressed immune systems from chemotherapy for cancer, immunosuppressive medication such as prednisone are also at higher risk.
- Individuals intending to perform Hajj or Umrah.
Not registered with JHAH?
Contact your registered healthcare provider or the Ministry of Health (MOH) to check flu vaccination details.