Saudi Ministry of Health offers home service of flu vaccination

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The service aims to improve vaccine accessibility for all citizens and residents, especially vulnerable groups such as children, older people, individuals with chronic diseases, pregnant women, and healthcare workers

Staff Writer, Saudi Gazette

September 27, 2024

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Senior female getting vaccinated at home during pandemic. Nurse weairng PPE and surgical gloves giving vaccine to elderly woman at her home. Image used for illustrative purpose. Getty Images

RIYADH — The Ministry of Health announced the launching of home service of seasonal influenza vaccination. People can request for the home vaccination service through the Sanar application so that users can schedule a visit at a preferred location and time.

The service aims to improve vaccine accessibility for all citizens and residents, especially vulnerable groups such as children, older people, individuals with chronic diseases, pregnant women, and healthcare workers.

The ministry assured that the seasonal influenza vaccine is safe and effective. It urged everyone to take advantage of this service.

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