From the Editors: Time for the flu shot in the UAE

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From the Editors: Time for the flu shot in the UAE

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Published: October 04, 2021 12:35 Gulf News Editors and Compiled by Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

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Flu — TIME FOR THE FLU SHOT: The change in weather is a good time to start thinking of our annual flu shots. The UAE’s nationwide influenza vaccine drive has been underway for two weeks now, giving us an opportunity to protect ourselves early on. But as we have been advised, there should be a gap of two-three weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine. Even children over six months can take the flu shot. Those of us who are eligible must waste no time and head to the nearest health centre to get the needful done. [COMMENT BY: Sharmila Dhal, UAE Editor] Image Credit: Shutterstock

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OPN EDIT — SAUDI, IRAN TALKS BODE WELL FOR MIDDLE EAST: On Sunday, the Saudi government confirmed it had held its first round of direct negotiations with the new Iranian government of President Ebrahim Raisi. This is a step in the right direction, as a detente between the two major Middle East powers can only be good news for the region. Saudi Arabia hopes that the talks will form the basis to address unresolved issues between the two sides. There is no denying that Iran has a place in the Middle East. It is an ancient civilisation and a major state in the region. But it must realise that its interests are best served by good relations with its neighbours. And for that to happen, the government in Tehran has to take two important steps: (i) Come clean on its nuclear, and ballistic missiles, programmes; and (ii) stop interference in the affairs of Arab states. [COMMENT BY: Omar Shariff, International Editor] Image Credit: AFP

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