Rising flu cases trigger Umrah vaccination
Health authorities in Karachi have made influenza vaccinations mandatory for Umrah pilgrims following a 20% rise in respiratory infections. Experts are debating whether the current flu strain is a new variant or a modified version of Covid-19.
Why it matters
The mandate highlights public health concerns regarding cross-border disease transmission and the evolving nature of seasonal respiratory viruses.
--> Home Sindh Rising flu cases trigger Umrah vaccination Experts urge timely immunisation as respiratory infections rise and virus continues to evolve ahead of the winter seas
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> The single-dose vaccine, TV005, demonstrated safety and immune responsiveness in children and adults. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY KARACHI: Influenza cases are rising in Karachi, with patients reporting high fever, headache, sore throat, chest infections, dry cough, body aches and other flu-related symptoms. Doctors say the number of influenza patients visiting public and private hospitals has increased by around 20 per cent.
Amid the rise in cases, the Sindh government has made influenza vaccination mandatory for Umrah pilgrims travelling through Karachi Airport. Meningitis and polio vaccinations have also been made compulsory, with pilgrims required to present vaccination documentation before departure.
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