Dubai, UAE – With the winter season almost at the doorstep, UAE citizens are getting ready for outdoor fun and activities. While families with children look forward to this, winters also bring about viral diseases, especially the seasonal flu. Flu is caused by an Influenza virus, resulting in respiratory infection among adults and children. The virus is mostly airborne, but can also be transmitted when people touch objects and surfaces contaminated by the virus.

Severe cases of flu can cause serious complications, particularly among young children. To avoid this, pediatricians in Dubai and across the country recommend getting a flu vaccine at the start of the winter season.

“The flu season in the UAE usually peaks during the months of December and January, continuing until April,” remarks Dr. Medhat, kid’s specialist at My Pedia Clinic in Dubai. “It is best to immunize your children against this flu as early as possible.”

Children between the ages of six months to eight years should ideally be given a flu shot or the nasal spray flu vaccine around October end. As this vaccine is updated yearly to include protection against all prevalent strains, doctors in Dubai recommend vaccinating children every year to prepare their immune systems for the flu season.

“Flu vaccine has been found to be very effective in reducing the fatality of the virus,” continues Dr. Medhat. “This holds true for both children and adults with and without underlying medical conditions.”

Getting a flu vaccine is especially important in this post-pandemic era since the influenza virus and COVID-19 virus cause similar symptoms in patients. By immunizing children against flu, they will be less prone to develop symptoms that might be confused with those caused by COVID-19. Flu immunization has effectively reduced the severity of illness caused by flu and lessened the stress placed on parents and the country’s healthcare system over the years.

For more information on the flu vaccine and vaccination appointments, contact My Pedia Clinic, one of the best Pediatric clinics in Dubai today.

About My Pedia Clinic:

My Pedia Clinic is a multi-specialist pediatric clinic in Dubai offering a wide range of healthcare services for young patients. The specialties include pediatrics, orthodontists, pediatric dentistry, and nutrition. As one of the most trusted and kid-friendly clinics in the country, the doctors and staff at My Pedia Clinic are focused on delivering quality treatment and consultation for the long-term health and well-being of their patients.