Alimentary Authority: Influenza Vaccine Distribution in Two Days
The delayed arrival of the seasonal influenza vaccine in Jordan this year is due to increased global demand and shipment delays. It will be available in the public sector within two days and in the private market in about two weeks. An important change this season is the use of a trivalent vaccine instead of the quadrivalent one, as the B Yamagata strain has not been circulating naturally since 2020, in line with the World Health Organization’s recommendations for the 2026–2027 season. Health authorities emphasize that receiving the vaccine in late October or early November does not reduce its effectiveness. The vaccination aims to reduce infections and complications, especially among the elderly, people with chronic conditions, pregnant women, and children. Estimates indicate that seasonal influenza causes hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide each year, highlighting the importance of vaccination before the winter season.
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