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المملكة: Urgent – For the first time.. “Health” approves “elderly-friendly” facilities to provide specialized vaccinations


Adopted The Ministry of Health created a number of health facilities to be “friendly to the elderly,” and designated them as reference clinics to provide an integrated package of basic and seasonal vaccines for this vital age group.

This measure comes as a parallel and complementary path to the home vaccination initiative, as it aims to provide a safe and effective vaccination service for elderly citizens and residents who visit this hospital. Approved facilities.

Immunization services

The regulatory guide issued by the Ministry explained that the aim of these specialized facilities is to ensure the provision of immunization services according to unified standards and the latest medical practices, and with a quality that guarantees the satisfaction of the patient and his family.

The list includes The basic vaccines that will be provided in these clinics are the high-dose seasonal influenza vaccine designated for the elderly, the Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine to protect against respiratory infections, the herpes zoster vaccine, in addition to the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine (RSV).

According to the mechanism followed, a senior clinic physician Age by reviewing the patient’s health file before administering the vaccine to ensure that there are no medical contraindications.

Health confirmed that this new trend is based on the Ministry’s endeavor to establish an integrated health infrastructure that takes into account the special needs of the elderly, and provides them with a supportive health environment specifically designed for their requirements, which represents a shift from simply providing treatment to providing a proactive and sustainable preventive system.

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