KAUST Health and IMC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health are pleased to announce the launch of the Annual Flu Vaccination Program at KAUST. 

The program runs from October 7 to October 29, 2026, and is open to all KAUST residents, employees, contractors and visitors who wish to receive their flu vaccine. 

Where and When to Get Vaccinated

Walk in. No appointment is needed at any vaccination location.

1. KAUST Health ER Sunday to Thursday

   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

2. Mobile Vaccination Booths

   Before you arrive

   Please arrive on time to help manage visitor flow and make sure to bring a copy of:

   • your Iqama or Saudi National ID
   • Your passport entry border number if your Iqama has not been issued yet.
     

   Who should get the Flu Vaccine?

   The flu vaccine is available for all KAUST residents, employees and contractor workforce. It is especially recommended for:

   • Pregnant women 
   • Individuals aged 65 years and above
   • Children aged 6 months and above 
   • People with chronic conditions, such as asthma or diabetes
   • People with weak or low immune system 
   • Registered carers and healthcare workers 

   When to consult a doctor first

   Please visit a doctor before vaccination if you:

   • Have a severe egg allergy
   • Have had a serious allergic reaction to a previous flu vaccine
   • Have a history of Guillain–Barré Syndrome after vaccination

   Flu Vaccine for Children

   Children under 6 months are not eligible for the flu vaccine.
   

   Some children aged 6 months to 8 years may need two doses of the flu vaccine to build stronger protection against flu.

   • First time getting the flu vaccine? Your child needs two doses, 28 days apart. The first dose helps the immune system learn how to respond to the virus, while the second dose strengthens the protection.
   • Only had one flu vaccine dose before? Your child needs two doses this season, 28 days apart, to build stronger protection.
   • Already had two flu vaccine doses in a previous season? Your child needs only one dose this season, as their immune system has already been primed by the earlier doses.

   If your child needs a second dose, please book a regular appointment at KAUST Health 28 days after the first dose.

   
   

Learn more

For more information about flu vaccines, visit the US CDC, Flu Vaccinations page. Learn more about the vaccine administered here. 

If you have any questions about the Flu Vaccination Program, please email Patient-Relations@kaust.edu.sa.

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