MoH Announces Availability of Influenza Vaccines and Free Coronavirus Booster Shots

Merge 104.8  |  17 March 2022

The Ministry of Health announced that it will begin administering the seasonal influenza vaccine to citizens and residents.

The eligible category are those who are suffering from chronic diseases, those who are aged 65 and above, and those who are planning to travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah. The ministry added that those who are not in the target group, will also be allowed to get the shot, in private health clinics.

The ministry also announced that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available in  Badr Al Samaa Hospitals, Bombai Medical & Diagnostic Center, Ruwi Medical Care Center, Al-Seeb Souq Sagar Polyclinic, Al-Khuwair Al Muzn, and Oasis Medical Center Al Azaiba South.