Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health said seasonal influenza can cause serious complications, including pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infections, blood poisoning, and death.

Symptoms of seasonal influenza include shivering, sweating, fever above 38 degrees Celsius, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, persistent cough, dehydration, and a runny nose.

The ministry said the vaccine is now available by booking an appointment through the Sehhaty app, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

According to the ministry, the vaccine reduces the severity of infection, lowers the need for intensive care, and decreases mortality from seasonal influenza.