“…2 Several large cohort studies reported reduced risk of all-cause mortality in those with CVDs, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases who receive timely influenza vaccination. 20 Despite the importance of influenza vaccination in patients with comorbidities, limited data are available regarding the vaccine uptake rates in this group. The majority of studies in the GCC countries reported vaccination rates amongst healthcare workers and Hajj pilgrims, but very few reported these rates amongst patients with chronic diseases.…”