Distribution of flu vaccine in health centers and hospitals begins Sunday

He added that young children can also receive the vaccine, especially those suffering from respiratory diseases such as asthma and others, noting that the distribution plan is proceeding as scheduled and that the vaccine alleviates flu symptoms.

Oweis indicated that the vaccine currently comes from abroad and is imported annually, as the vaccine's components are studied according to the virus's spread globally, given the existence of different types of influenza.

Oweis urged those infected with the flu to stay away from children and the elderly.

For her part, the Director of the Drug Directorate at the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA), Dr. Rana Malkawi, said that the flu vaccine will be available in private pharmacies at a price of 8 Dinars before the end of October.

She added that the manufacturing and supply of the vaccine were delayed globally by some companies due to global supply priorities, explaining that the reason is due to delays in manufacturing.

She pointed out that the vaccine is currently available at the Ministry of Health, and there is a second batch for the ministry, while the quantity currently at the ministry is undergoing analysis by the administration.

She indicated that the quantity available at the Ministry of Health is about 40,000 doses, and another 25,000 doses are expected to arrive, to be distributed by the Ministry of Health next week.

Malkawi explained that the vaccine supplier for private pharmacies has been contacted to expedite its delivery, confirming that it will be available in private sector pharmacies before the end of October.

She emphasized that the flu vaccine is very necessary at the beginning of the winter season, as it works to reduce the severity and duration of the illness and protects vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases.