The Maldives is grappling with the spread of the influenza virus, and Consultant Internal Medicine Dr. Mohamed Ali reports that three young individuals are currently receiving ventilator support.
Dr. Ali shared on Facebook that influenza has been spreading over the past two to three weeks, leading to three patients needing ventilator assistance due to pneumonia. Unfortunately, one youth has succumbed to the disease in the last month.
While the likelihood of a widespread outbreak is low, Dr. Mohamed Ali emphasizes the importance of influenza vaccination to curb its escalation.
The doctor said that he hopes for a time when seasonal vaccines will be accessible to the public through the Aasandha scheme, providing protection against flu, pneumonia, heart problems, as well as ear and sinus infections.
Dr. Ali recommends two doses of the vaccine for children under nine years of age and a single dose for those older.
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