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Ministry of Health announced the launch Meningitis vaccination to all

Saturday, January 7, 2012

In response to reports on the spread of meningitis in Kuwait, the Ministry of Health has announced the launch of an optional meningitis vaccination campaign open to both citizens and expatriates, reported Kuwait Times daily. The vaccination will be available to anybody above the age of six from 8 am to 1 pm and 4 to 9 pm at various polyclinics, daily reported.

Meanwhile Minister of Health and Minister of Finance Mustafa Al-Shimali reassured citizens and expatriates about the health situation in the country.

“Only six infection cases have been registered so far, including four in 2011 and two in 2012,” the minister told reporters during an inspection visit to Farwaniya Hospital Thursday afternoon.

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parkar A. Kaiyum Sunday, January 8, 2012 Alhumdulillah, thanks to Govt and the health ministry for quick action. please specify the name of clinic or hospital where meningitis vaccinations are available.
usman shaikh Sunday, January 8, 2012 which clinic they r gving vaccination pls specify as we live in hawally
vinod Sunday, January 8, 2012 What about children who already taken this vaccination at the age of two again they should take this vaccnation?( Now 8 yeas completed)
Mayuri Khatu Sunday, January 8, 2012 Which clinic are the vaccination given? Kindly specify??? We stay in Salmiya. Appreciate your response.
saghar Sunday, January 8, 2012 Please advise about vaccination for below six years children, either they need vaccination or not, if not then why. Are they protected but how, kindly advise
jv Saturday, January 7, 2012 what about children below 6 years of age. Does Hib vaccine protect them against this disease or is it ineffective..anybody knows ?
Naved Saturday, January 7, 2012 THANKS ANDSINCERE APPRECIATION TO THE GOVERNMENT AND THE HEALTH MINISTRY FOR THIS PROMPT & SPEEDY ACTION, HOPE THEY ANNOUNCE THE NAMES OF CLINICS. MAY GOD BLESS ALL
mansoor ali Saturday, January 7, 2012 Symptoms of Meningitis Severe headaches High fever Painfully stiff neck Nausea and vomiting Numbness in hands and feet Light sensitivity Confusion Rash Seizures
usman Saturday, January 7, 2012 Can u pls specify the names of clinic where they will give vaccination as I stay in hawally.thank u
usman Saturday, January 7, 2012 Can u pls specify the names of the polyclinic where vaccination will b given thank u
ALI Saturday, January 7, 2012 what is symptoms of meningitis ??
Aliyar Kamaldeeen Saturday, January 7, 2012 Jazakallah Khair.
krishna Saturday, January 7, 2012 These things our Govt; have to learn from Kuwaiti Govt.
Abhishek Kumar Saturday, January 7, 2012 What about schools??? I think they should bring them to schools also for the children safety....
Alex Saturday, January 7, 2012 SINCERLEY APPRECIATE THE HEALTH MINISTRY FOR THIS PROMPT & SPEEDY ACTION TO COUNTER THIS HELATH THREAT.

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