Seasonal flu vaccinations… everything you need to know

In this regard, Dr. Magdi Badran, a member of the Egyptian Society of Allergy and Immunology, explains in statements to “Sky News Arabia” that although the effectiveness of the flu vaccination is not 100 percent, it is the best way to prevent infection. fluAlso, annual flu vaccination reduces the chance of infection and complications, especially pneumonia, and the need for hospitalization.

badran says: Vaccination against influenza During pregnancy, it helps protect pregnant women from influenza, either during or after pregnancy, and also helps protect their children from influenza in the first few months of their lives by about half, and also reduces the risk of hospitalization for influenza in pregnant women.

He added: “Generally speaking, Vaccination against influenza It reduces the risk of severe, life-threatening flu in children by 75 percent,” noting that during flu season, vaccination reduces hospital admissions related to the virus by 41 percent and also cuts flu-related emergency room visits by half among children (age between 6 months and 17 years The flu vaccine also significantly reduces the risk of children dying from the virus.

Badran continues to Sky News Arabia that receiving the vaccine, even if it is a regular procedure, can also protect the people around you, including people who are most susceptible to infection, such as infants, young children, the elderly and people suffering from chronic diseases. health status, noting that flu vaccination is very important to maintain… Immunity In general, he pointed out that patients with chest allergies are the group that is most sensitive to flu complications, which necessitates adherence to the treatment of these allergies, especially during the flu season.

Dr. Badran also indicated that priority should be given to the following groups in receiving the vaccine: elderly people over 65 years old – children up to 5 years old – patients with bronchial asthma – those suffering from immunodeficiency – pregnant women – smokers – those who are overweight andobesity.

He indicates that the only age group allowed to receive two doses… Flu vaccineIt is about children aged 6 months to 9 years, provided that they have not previously been vaccinated against the flu, with the explanation that in this case the two doses must be separated by at least four weeks, and after that the child is vaccinated with only one dose of the flu vaccine each Children older than 9 years should receive only one dose of the flu vaccine, even and if they were not previously vaccinated.

A member of the Egyptian Society of Allergy and Immunology also confirmed that seasonal flu vaccines have been used safely for more than 50 years and that there are no objections to corona and flu vaccination, provided that the time interval between them is two weeks, explaining that flu vaccination does not protects against corona, but prevents the onset of acute illness.

He explained that vaccination should be postponed if someone is unwell or has an infection accompanied by high blood pressure. Body temperatureVaccination must be postponed until full recovery, and those who have previously had a severe allergy to the vaccine, those who suffer from an excessive allergy to eating eggs, and those who have previously suffered from nerve inflammation are prohibited from getting the flu. due to vaccination.

He pointed out that by examining the health data of 73,000 patients who were infected with the corona virus, it was determined that there is a possibility of a severe course of the disease Covid-19 and its complications, such as clots, stroke or blood poisoning. remains low in patients who have been vaccinated against influenza.

He also pointed out that the flu vaccine takes two weeks to provide full protection against the disease, noting that the flu vaccine is only injected into the anterior thigh muscle or the shoulder muscle and that vaccination offers many benefits, especially for children, those with chronic illnesses, and pregnant women, namely: flu prevention – Reducing the severity of flu symptoms when infected – Reducing the need for hospitalization.