المملكة: Al-Qassim.. Organizing an event for Hajj, influenza and shingles vaccinations
The Qassim Health Assembly organized an awareness event coinciding with World Week For vaccinationswhich comes during the period from April 24 – 30 of each year, with the aim of enhancing community awareness of the importance of vaccines and their vital role in preventing infectious diseases, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve public health and enhance concepts of prevention among community members.
An integrated package of vaccination services
The event witnessed the provision of an integrated package of vaccination services, which included Hajj vaccinations, adult vaccines, in addition to providing the meningitis vaccine and the influenza vaccine. seasonal, in addition to the shingles vaccine for the age group over 50 years, in accordance with approved health guidelines, and in a way that contributes to raising the level of Health personnel Direct educational messages to visitors, addressing the importance of adhering to immunization schedules, and introducing the benefits of vaccines in reducing disease rates and limiting their spread, in addition to correcting misconceptions associated with vaccines, and enhancing community confidence in them.
The Qassim Health Assembly confirmed that this initiative comes as an extension of its preventive programs that aim to raise the level of health awareness and expand access to preventive services, noting that vaccines are among the most effective health interventions that contribute to reducing the burden. patients and improve quality of life.
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