Influenza (flu) shots are designed to protect you and your family against the current flu strain. If you contact the flu, could be inconvenient and uncomfortable, however if you were to pass the flu onto someone more vulnerable, the symptoms could be much worse.
The flu is spread from person to person very easily, through coughing, sneezing and other close contact with an infected individuals. The flu is particularly harmful for the elderly, pregnant women, very young children and people with pre-existing medical conditions.
Flu symptoms tend to develop suddenly usually last about a week, these include fever, sore throat, muscle aches, runny nose and more. In some cases, the flu can lead to severe illnesses like pneumonia and bronchitis, in some extreme cases, hospitalisation and death.
It's important to get a flu shot each year as the flu strain evolves over time and the previously vaccine may no longer be effective.
To protect you and your family against the flu, <link internal link in current>contact us to book a flu shot appointment.
