The spokesman for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad announced the vaccination of 10403 male and female students against diphtheria, tetanus measles, and mumps as part of the periodic vaccination program for school students, Al-Rai reported.
Dr. Al-Sanad explained in a press statement that the vaccination program for fifth and twelfth graders includes is specific to diphtheria and tetanus vaccine. While the sixth-grade girls were vaccinated with the MMR vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Al-Sanad reported that the Ministry of Health had developed an electronic system for vaccinations. The campaign procedures begin with registration via the online link designated for that, and then later a text message arrives at the students that include the date and place of vaccination.
And Dr. Al-Sanad announced the preparation and preparation of a new campaign of vaccination for those who had left behind in the vaccination campaign last year, pointing out that the date of registration for this group will be through a link dedicated to this, which will be announced soon.
Dr. Al-Sanad praised all the efforts made in preparing and preparing for the campaign, appreciating the efforts of all participating medical personnel, the efforts of the technology sector and the management of information systems in the Ministry of Health, and the fruitful cooperation with the Ministry of Education.