They can take the vaccine at any stage of pregnancy

Abu Dhabi Health Services warns pregnant women of the risks of influenza infection for fetuses

The vaccine is safe for pregnant women and has been dosed over many years.

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The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) called on pregnant women to quickly obtain the influenza vaccine to protect the mother and the fetus, noting that seasonal influenza can infect children even before birth if the pregnant mother is infected with it, while the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health confirmed that children, Pregnant women, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases or weak immunity are among the groups most likely to be affected by influenza complications, pointing out that the seasonal influenza vaccine can be taken during any stage of pregnancy, as pregnant women are considered among the groups most vulnerable to complications when infected with influenza. They are more likely to be hospitalized when infected.

She warned of the possibility of the influenza virus posing a threat to the health of the pregnant woman and the fetus, and urged pregnant women to protect themselves and their unborn children from severe complications of the disease, by obtaining the seasonal influenza vaccine, which is now available in all health centers in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. and Al Dhafra.

She pointed out that it provides three ways to book an appointment to get the flu vaccine, including calling the number 80050 or communicating via “WhatsApp” at 97124102200, in addition to using the Seha mobile application.

For its part, the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health explained that seasonal influenza is one of the diseases caused by influenza viruses, and mainly affects the respiratory system, especially the nose and pharynx. 19”, and it may be difficult to differentiate between them, and it is possible that no symptoms or the appearance of mild symptoms may lead to severe symptoms and complications that may lead to death, and influenza and other respiratory diseases such as “Covid-19” can be infected simultaneously, and infection with one of the two diseases is confirmed through examination. The “Covid-19” vaccine can also be given with the seasonal influenza vaccine in the same session.

The center confirmed that the vaccine is safe for pregnant women, and doses of the influenza vaccine have been given to pregnant women over many years, which ensures a successful safety record, and many research and studies have been conducted that support the safety and safety of the vaccine on pregnant women and their children, so it is strongly recommended to give a vaccine Seasonal influenza for all pregnant women. The seasonal influenza vaccine can be taken during any stage of pregnancy. Pregnant women are among the groups most at risk of complications when contracting influenza, and are more likely to be hospitalized when infected.

He warned that complications of influenza infection during pregnancy include premature birth, low fetal weight, or fetal death, so getting the influenza vaccine during pregnancy helps provide protection for the fetus for up to six months after birth (when the infant is not eligible to take influenza vaccine).

She indicated that most people with influenza recover within a few days to two weeks of infection, but the situation can worsen in some with infection in the lungs, ear, or sinuses, or a deterioration in the health status of the infected, and influenza may threaten the lives of the infected, and is considered Children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases, or weak immunity, are among the groups most likely to be affected by influenza complications.

He stressed that vaccination is the best way to prevent seasonal influenza, as one dose of the vaccine must be taken once a year. Or more.

He stressed that the seasonal influenza vaccine has a successful record of safety and efficacy, as this vaccine has been given to millions of people over 50 years, and many research and studies have been conducted that support the safety and safety of the vaccine, and it is subject to extensive testing to ensure its quality before it is licensed, and when it is used. Any vaccine, the competent health authorities in the country are obligated to ensure the safety of these vaccines through the development of appropriate follow-up systems, so taking the seasonal influenza vaccine is the best way to prevent and limit the spread of the disease.

• Complications of influenza infection during pregnancy include premature birth and low fetal weight or death.

Contraindications to taking the vaccine

The Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health has identified four categories that are prohibited from taking the influenza vaccine, including children under six months, people who are hypersensitive to any of the components of the vaccine, or who have been exposed to severe allergies after receiving the vaccine before, and people who have been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome «GBS». Less than six weeks after receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine, in addition to people who have severe or moderate symptoms, whether with or without fever.

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