With winter approaching, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is urging senior citizens and residents and their families to prioritize considering the annual flu vaccine.

HMC added that the free vaccine is available at more than 90 government, semi government and private healthcare facilities across the country and offers crucial protection against the influenza virus, especially for vulnerable populations.

Deputy Chief for Long Term Care, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care, and Medical Director of Rumailah Hospital and Qatar Rehabilitation Institute at HMC, Dr. Hanadi Khamis Al Hamad, emphasized the importance of this vaccination, highlighting that the flu shot is a simple and effective way to protect senior citizens from the serious complications of influenza. It's particularly crucial for older adults with underlying health conditions, as they are more susceptible to severe illness.