{"id":46821,"date":"2025-11-18T16:20:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T16:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=46821"},"modified":"2025-11-18T16:20:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T16:20:34","slug":"uae-approves-new-type-of-flu-vaccine-and-it-comes-as-nasal-spray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/uae-approves-new-type-of-flu-vaccine-and-it-comes-as-nasal-spray\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE Approves New Type of Flu Vaccine and it Comes as Nasal Spray"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The UAE has just introduced a <strong>new option for the flu vaccine this season: a nasal spray!<\/strong> This marks the first time the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has made it available as part of the approved vaccines. It\u2019s a <strong>needle-free way to protect against the flu,<\/strong> making it a great choice for anyone who prefers not to get an injection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>nasal spray flu vaccine is available for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Healthy individuals aged 2 to 49<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those who prefer a needle-free option, including children and adults<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The nasal spray vaccine is <strong>available at selected public and private health centers<\/strong>, and the UAE is working to expand access to more people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shutterstock_2052105818.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shutterstock_2052105818.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shutterstock_2052105818-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shutterstock_2052105818-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shutterstock_2052105818-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nasal spray <strong>works just like the regular injectable flu vaccine<\/strong>. It uses live attenuated (weakened) virus technology to boost immunity in the body and at the mucosal level, like the nose and throat. However, this type of vaccine is <strong>not suitable for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children under 2 and adults over 50<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pregnant women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with certain health conditions or weakened immune systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fall into any of these groups, the injectable vaccine might be a better choice. It\u2019s always a good idea to <strong>check with your doctor to figure out what\u2019s best for you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all the recent developments in the UAE, from the <strong>launch of <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/a-new-era-for-payments-in-uae-first-transaction-with-digital-dirham\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"46574\">Digital Dirham<\/a> payments<\/strong> to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/where-to-board-flying-taxis-in-dubai-first-vertiport-locations-announced\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"46611\">flying taxis becoming a reality<\/a><\/strong>, and a <strong>new <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/uae-plans-to-build-a-new-national-12-lane-highway-by-2030-here-are-first-details-of-the-project\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"45899\">12-lane highway<\/a> being discussed<\/strong>, it\u2019s clear that the country is pushing boundaries in all areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates on these groundbreaking changes happening across the UAE!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UAE has just introduced a new option for the flu vaccine this season: a nasal spray! This marks the first time the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has made it available as part of the approved vaccines. 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