INCREASED SOCIAL INTERACTION Parents rush to vaccinate kids against seasonal flu

Hospitals reported a rise in the number of parents getting their children vaccinated against influenza ahead of the new school year.

- BY ASHWANI KUMAR Chief Reporter

“With schools reopening and increased social interactions, children are particularly vulnerable to the influenza virus, which can lead to serious health complications if left unchecked,” said Dr Binoy Thomas, Specialist Paediatrician at NMC Medical Centre, Al Nahda.