The Ministry of Education will soon roll out a vaccination drive to protect and boost the immunity of school children against common communicable diseases.
Ali Maihad Al Suwaidi, Director-General at the Ministry, said the campaign will help prevent the spread of diseases that can be easily picked up by children whose immune systems are not yet properly developed.
“It is the time of year when the weather turns cooler and youngsters are highly active and most in contact with their peers at school. Ensuring that they are protected from common infections is vital to help keep them safe from harm,” he said.
Disease patterns
“Studies have shown that disease patterns change over time, with conditions such as Hepatitis A being identified as a potential future threat for the Middle East region. This additional small injection takes only seconds to administer yet guards against a host of infectious illnesses that can pose a threat to a child’s future,” said Dr Ali Marzouqi, Director of Public and Safety at the Dubai Health Authority.
Mahmood Saberi
Gulf News