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Get your vaccine at JHAH

The 2024 flu vaccine is available in all Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) health centers. The best way to prevent the flu is by taking the flu vaccine annually. Every fall and winter, hospitals have more patients due to the flu. JHAH registered patients can get the flu vaccine, Sunday to Thursday (no appointment is necessary) at the following JHAH locations.

Dhahran Healthcare Center

Dhahran Primary Care (Building 50) - Immunization room

Sunday to Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

The Children’s Medical Center (Building 552) - Immunization room

Sunday to Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Al-Hasa Health Center
Primary Care (Building 2) - Immunization room 7072

Sunday to Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Abqaiq Health Center
Primary Care - Vaccination Room P2-01

Sunday to Thursday
7:30 - 3 p.m. 

Ras Tanura Health Center

Primary Care - Vaccination Room

Sunday to Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

‘Udhailiyah Health Center

Primary Care - Immunization Room 1030

Sunday to Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

To prepare and protect yourself and your family

  •  If you are visiting a JHAH facility, please follow the guidance on our Safe at JHAH webpage.
  • Observe the 3 W’s, wear a mask, watch your distance and wash or sanitize your hands frequently.

Why get the flu vaccination?

As reported by the Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH), globally seasonal influenza ‘flu’ affects 600 million people and is fatal in around 500,000 cases per year. The MOH and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend an annual flu vaccine for everyone six (6) months of age and older.

Who is at high risk?

People at high risk for developing flu complications include:

  • People aged 65 years and older
  • Pregnant women
  • Children between 6 months and 23 months of age

People of any age who have chronic medical conditions such as heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease are also at high risk for flu complications. People who have suppressed immune systems from chemotherapy for cancer, immunosuppressive medication such as prednisone are also at higher risk.

Not registered with JHAH?

Contact your registered healthcare provider or the Ministry of Health (MOH) to check flu vaccination details.