{
  "id": 8624888,
  "title": "Elderly, chronically ill most at risk from seasonal flu complications",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/elderly-chronically-ill-most-at-risk-from-seasonal-flu-complications",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-20T06:02:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/kyb6589pp"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Infectious disease expert Dr. Mohammed Halawani has cautioned that seniors, chronic patients, individuals with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to complications from seasonal influenza. Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, Dr. Halawani emphasized that the seasonal flu vaccine can provide enhanced protection against the virus. The Ministry of Health has recently launched its annual influenza vaccination campaign, making appointments available through the Sehhaty app's \"Seasonal Influenza Vaccine\" service. This initiative seeks to bolster preventive healthcare and enhance the accessibility of medical services, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more vibrant society with improved quality of life.",
  "summary": "Infectious diseases expert Dr. Mohammed Halawani warns that seniors, chronic patients, immunocompromised people, and pregnant women face higher flu risks.",
  "key_points": [
    "Seniors and chronically ill at highest risk from flu complications",
    "Seasonal flu vaccine offers enhanced protection against virus",
    "Ministry of Health launched annual influenza vaccination campaign"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Ministry of Health's annual influenza vaccination campaign targets those most vulnerable to seasonal flu complications, including seniors, chronic patients, and pregnant women, to enhance protection and preventive healthcare.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}