Five things you need to know about flu

1.     Can the flu kill me?

Flu can be a severe and possibly life-threatening disease, especially for high-risk people. The category of 'high-risk' includes those who are: 

• Adults older than 60 years
• Children less than 5 years
• Chronically ill people with Asthma, Cancer, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Cystic fibrosis, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Kidney or liver disease, Obesity
• Pregnant women

2.     What can I do to prevent falling ill with the flu?

Everyone who does not want to get sick with flu should get a flu shot, especially high-risk individuals

3.     Are there any risks associated with getting a flu shot?

Don’t get a flu shot if you are allergic to eggs or if you had a severe reaction to a previous flu vaccine.

4.     Are there side effects?

The vaccine contains killed viruses which cannot infect you. What you might get is a mild reaction with flu-like symptoms. 

5.     How often do I need to get a vaccine?

Every year, different strains of the flu virus circulate. Therefore, a new vaccine is manufactured each year in response to that year’s prevalent flu strains. To be up-to-date you need to be vaccinated every year.

For group or company bookings to get a flu shot, contact: [email protected]  

http://www.u-carehealth.co.za/