activities
The College of Medical and Applied Sciences in Yanbu Governorate, on Monday, 2/4/1437, inaugurated vaccination activities against seasonal influenza, by His Excellency the Dean of the College, Dr. Zakia Abdul-Baqi Bukhari and Professor: Amani Al-Assal. All thanks and appreciation to them, and a team from the health sector in Yanbu participated in these activities It consists of the nurse: Maryam Al-Harbi and the nurse: Ratibeh Abu Assi, supervised by Dr. Muhammad Jamal Kashour, according to the directives of the Acting Health Sector Director, Professor: Abdulrahman Al-Milibi and the Director of Health Centers, Professor: Sulaiman Al-Rifai
In these events, a lecture was given on influenza and the importance of immunization against this disease
As seasonal flu is one of the most important viruses that affect the respiratory system and lead to many admissions to hospital wards, and it also affects the production of workers by absenteeism from work for the infected, although it is considered one of the diseases that can be prevented due to the availability of safe and effective vaccine and Which is given once a year for all ages from reaching the age of 6 months, and it is safe during pregnancy, and even recommended for pregnant women and it is recommended for patients with chronic diseases and the elderly more.
Approximately 200 female students and faculty members were vaccinated.
Brochures and leaflets were distributed.
All thanks and appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of these events
