The Ministry of Health advises the most vulnerable people, including the elderly and those suffering from chronic illnesses, to be vaccinated against the seasonal flu virus in order to protect themselves from possible complications, especially as the peak flu is expected during the first two weeks of January. He also stressed in a press release on his Facebook page the need to consult a doctor and avoid self-medication. The Ministry of Health indicated that in most cases the flu is not serious and lasts two to three days, with a fever that can be severe, but it can be treated either by consulting the family doctor or by going to a front-line hospital structure.
The ministry also recommended going to hospital emergencies only in the event of severe symptoms or complications for people suffering from chronic illnesses and who have contracted the flu virus so as not to lead to saturation of emergencies. and the deterioration of hospital services and benefits
