Get Ready for Flu Season!
Winter is coming, and so is flu season! Protect yourself and your loved ones with our affordable ๐๐น๐ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ starting from only ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ต. Vaccine prevents flu and potential complications by stimulating protective antibodies against influenza virus strains A & B. Get vaccinated today and enjoy a healthy, flu-free winter.
Get your Flu Vaccine at the comfort of your home in just 3 easy steps!
1. Book An Appointment
Fill the form below, call or WhatsApp us at +971 54 299 8581 to book a clinic appointment or a home service for you or your family member.
2. Service At Your Place
Get completely safe flu shots without leaving the house. Our DHA certified staff will arrive at your doorstep on selected time and day and location, home, hotel or office.
3. Administration
Nurse will arrive with all equipment and administer the vaccine to both children and adults.
Schedule Your Flu Shot Today!
Get Vaccinated At Home & Prevent Serious Conditions
Flu vaccines are designed to protect against the most common strains of influenza viruses. By getting flu vaccines at home, you not only reduce your risk of getting the flu but also help prevent complications from other serious diseases. Flu vaccination at home can:
- Reduce the risk of worsening chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes and heart diseases
- Help prevent secondary bacterial infections such as pneumonia
- Reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in people with heart disease
- Significantly reduce the risk of hospitalization by reducing the severity of symptoms even if your catch the flu
Importance of Flu Vaccines
Influenza, commonly known as flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses. It can lead to mild to severe illness. The flu affects the nose, throat and lungs causing symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches and fatigue. Although influenza is not a fatal illness, it can be troubling and seriously affect your daily life. During certain times of the year, an influenza outbreak can become widespread.
- Highly Contagious โย Influenza is highly contagious and spreads easily through droplets when people cough, sneeze or talk
- Seasonal Outbreaks โย Most common during fall and winter months
- Varied Strains โย There are a number of strains of influenza viruses which can vary from one year to another, making annual flu vaccination important
- Preventable โย Flu vaccination is the most effective way of preventing spread of flu
FAQs
People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
- fever or feeling feverish/chills
- cough
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- muscle or body aches
- headaches
- fatigue (tiredness)
- some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
(Itโs important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.)
Influenza or flu season is at its peak during fall and winter. However it can sometimes extend to early spring. Depending on the Dubai climate, this season typically starts in early September, which is a good time to get vaccinated.
Children (aged 6 months) and adults of all ages should get flu shots. It is also particularly important for:
- Elderly aged 65 and above.
- People with weak immune system.
- Pregnant women.
- People with chronic diseases such as asthma, heart conditions, obesity etc.
Yes, flu shots are safe for both children and adults. The influenza vaccine has been thoroughly tested and is recommended by health authorities globally.
Wellness Doctor Home Healthcare ensures that our house call doctor brings the highest standards of safety and care directly to you. Our home visit doctors administer the flu vaccine at home, ensuring the comfort and well-being of all age groups in your household.
The flu vaccine is generally safe, with most people experiencing no or mild side effects, such as soreness at the injection site or a low-grade fever. Serious side effects are extremely rare.
Our home visit doctors ensure that any questions or concerns you have are addressed before administering the injection at home, making your flu vaccination experience both safe and comfortable.
Like other vaccines, mild side effects will subside within 24 hours.
At GSM Medical Center, our Flue vaccinations start from as low as AED 49.ย There is an additional charge of AED 150 if you book the home service for it.