Seasonal influenza vaccination
The influenza vaccine is considered one of the seasonal vaccines that are taken annually in order to prevent infection with influenza, as it protects against three or four types of influenza viruses (in English: Influenza viruses) that are expected to be more common during the next season, and influenza is a viral disease It affects the respiratory system and may lead to health complications. Influenza vaccines are prepared from weakened virus samples, then given to the person concerned with the aim of stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies that fight weakened viruses. Infection, and it is worth noting that influenza vaccination does not protect against infection caused by microbes other than influenza viruses, and some types of influenza vaccines are given in the form of injections and others are given in the form of a spray in the nose.
Reasons to use the influenza vaccine
The best time to take the vaccine is autumn, from the beginning of October to the end of November, but the vaccine can be obtained at any time later during the winter season. are at risk of developing complications from influenza, and we mention among these groups the following:
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- People who are 65 years of age or older.
- People who suffer from some chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma (in English: Asthma).
- People with a weakened immune system.
Side effects of the influenza vaccine
The influenza vaccine is considered safe, but it may be accompanied by some temporary local symptoms immediately after the injection:
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- Feeling pain in the muscles.
- Fever and feeling tired.
