The Department of Health in Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced that certain pharmacies in Abu Dhabi have received the approval to administer flu vaccines.
Individuals aged 18 years and above can receive the flu vaccine, which is free for people with Thiqa health insurance, healthcare professionals at a high risk of infection, pregnant women, the elderly aged 50 years old and above, and Haj and Umrah pilgrims.
The approved pharmacies are:
- Al Manara Pharmacy Yas Mall
- Al Thiqa Al Almyiah
- Al Thiqa Al Dowaliah
- Various branches of Al Ain Pharmacy
Seasonal influenza is predominant during the winter months and is caused by influenza viruses, which mainly affect the respiratory system, specifically the nose and the pharynx.
With the influenza, recovery can take up to a few days to two weeks to recover.