2020 Flu Vaccine | مركز جونز هوبكنز أرامكو الطبي
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Get your vaccine at JHAH

The 2020 flu vaccine is now available in all Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) health centers. The best way to prevent the flu is by taking the flu vaccine annually. Every fall and winter, hospitals have an increase in patients as a result of the flu. This year, the COVID-19 public health crisis means that avoiding an unnecessary hospital visit or inpatient stay due to the flu is more important than ever. JHAH registered patients can get the flu vaccine from October 18, 2020, to January 31, 2021, (no appointment is necessary) at the following JHAH locations.

Dhahran Health Center - Primary Care (Building 50), Immunization
October 18, 2020, to January 31, 2021
Sunday to Thursday, between the hours 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

JHAH Al-Hasa Health Center - Family Center Area
October 18, 2020, to January 31, 2021
Sunday – Thursday, between the hours 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Abqaiq Health Center - Immunization Room P2-01
October 18, 2020, to January 31, 2021,
Sundays, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Ras Tanura Health Center - Primary Care, Room 1054
October 18, 2020, to January 31, 2021
Sunday to Thursday, between the hours 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

‘Udhailiyah Health Center - Primary Care, Treatment Room 1030
October 18, 2020  to January 31, 2021
Sunday to Thursday, between the hours 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The overlap of the COVID-19 pandemic and the annual flu season is a cause for concern and individuals should take steps to prepare and protect themselves and their families.

- Dr. Jaffar Al-Tawfiq, COVID-19 Incident Commander, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare

To prepare and protect yourself and your family

  •  If you are visiting a JHAH facility, please follow the guidance on our Safe at JHAH webpage.
  • Observe the 3 W’s, wear a mask, watch your distance and wash or sanitize your hands frequently.

Why get the flu vaccination?

As reported by the Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH), globally seasonal influenza ‘flu’ affects 600 million people and is fatal in around 500,000 cases per year. The MOH and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend an annual flu vaccine for everyone six (6) months of age and older.

Who is at high risk?

People at high risk for developing flu complications include:

  • People aged 65 years and older
  • Pregnant women
  • Children between 6 months and 23 months of age

People of any age who have chronic medical conditions such as heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease are also at high risk for flu complications. People who have suppressed immune systems from chemotherapy for cancer, immunosuppressive medication such as prednisone are also at higher risk.

Flu prevention during Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

To protect you and your family from the flu and COVID-19, We have prepared for you an infographic of what you need to know. Download infographic

Not registered with JHAH?

Contact your registered healthcare provider or the Ministry of Health (MOH) to check flu vaccination details.

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