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Late night Tuesday 7-7:30pm Dr Gerard Fairhall patients only (no appointments).
Getting a flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family against the effects of the flu: headaches, fever and aches and pains. The vaccine can also greatly reduce your risk of serious complications that can develop from the flu.
Being young, fit and healthy will not protect you from the flu. Influenza can be life-threatening, especially for the elderly, young children and people with chronic illnesses or compromised immune systems.
We are pleased to be able to offer the Flu Vaccine to protect all members of our community. Call to book your Flu Vaccination today.
Influenza vaccination is provided FREE for those who need it most. People aged 65 and over are funded as well as People under 65 who have a chronic health condition such as:
Protect yourself and your family against the flu.
The influenza (flu) virus infects your nose, throat and lungs. The flu is normally worse than a cold. Some people get very sick – influenza causes deaths every year.
Symptoms of influenza come on suddenly and can include fever, chills, muscle aches, runny nose, cough and stomach upsets.
The flu spreads quickly from person to person through touch and through the air. While you’re unwell, stay away from work or school. Look after yourself and your family – rest and fluids are especially important.
Older people, young children, pregnant women, and people with certain medical conditions are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from influenza, such as pneumonia. If you’re at higher risk, it is important to see your doctor early, to find out if you need treatment.
It is also important to seek medical advice early if you are concerned, and especially if there are any danger signs, even if you have been seen before. Other serious conditions can also look like the flu, including meningococcal disease.
For more information about the Influenza Vaccine visit the
Ministry of Health Website
The technology to make influenza vaccines has been in use for 60 years, it has an excellent safety record.
It has been trialled clinically.
No. Influenza immunisation cannot cause influenza because the seasonal influenza vaccine contains no live viruses.
No. The seasonal influenza vaccines have been made from influenza viruses that have been concentrated, inactivated and then broken apart. It cannot cause influenza as the vaccine does not contain any live viruses.
Having the vaccine reduces the risk of getting shingles for vulnerable members of our community.
Want more information? The Fight Flu website is a great national resource. Click below.
Book your appointment now or contact us for more information.
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