Flu Shot/Vaccine 2025
What is the Flu?
The Influenza (flu) is a contagious illness of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses which cause severe illness and life-threatening complications. It is spread by contact with respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
The difference between a COLD and FLU.
Colds are only a mild symptom which does not result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial infections, or hospitalisations, whereas the Flu is a serious disease that can cause serious complications leading to the following conditions:
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- Bronchitis
- Croup
- Pneumonia
- Ear infections
- Heart and other organ damage
- Brain inflammation and brain damage
- Death
The Signs and Symptoms
of the Flu.
Flu Symptoms usually start about 1 to 3 days and can last for a week or more.
The most common symptoms of the flu include:
- Runny nose or sneezing
- Cough or sore throat
- Fever and chills
- Headaches
- Body aches
- Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children).
How to relieve Flu Symptoms?
When relieving Flu Symptoms, see below the following remedies that are essential and helpful:
- Getting plenty of rest
- Drinking plenty of water and other non-alcoholic fluids to prevent dehydration
- Keeping warm
- Eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables
- Avoiding exposure to cigarette smoke if possible
- Inhaling steam from a hot bath or shower in a closed room to help relieve a blocked nose – remember to always directly supervise children near hot water
- Several medicines available to ease cold and flu symptoms, such as pain and fever.
It’s FLU SEASON.
Get a Flu Shot TODAY and make a difference.
Getting the flu vaccine is the most effective way to reduce the risk of getting the flu and reducing the spread of influenza within the community. It is important to get your flu vaccine in April and May, before the start of the June to September flu season. By getting your flu vaccination you’re not just protecting yourself, you’re also protecting vulnerable people who are too sick, too young such as babies less than six months old and those who have low immunity.
