Please read important information on the Influenza Vaccination.
Influenza virus causes major epidemics and pandemics (e.g. H1N1 in 2009. Influenza) is characterised by an abrupt onset of fever, muscle aches, headache, sore throat and acute cough, and can cause extreme weakness lasting several days. Primary viral pneumonia occurs rarely, but secondary bacterial pneumonia frequently complicates influenza in individuals whose medical condition makes them vulnerable to the disease. Such persons are high risk in epidemics and may die of pneumonia or cardiac complications.
Annual immunisation in autumn and are recommended for those who can transmit influenza to person at increased risk;
Contraindication to Vaccination with Influenza vaccine
Dosage and frequency
Vaccination is best, undertaken from 1 March in anticipation of winter outbreaks of influenza annually.
Possible reaction to vaccine
Common
Uncommon
Paracetamol is recommended for the fever and painful vaccination site, associated with vaccination.
Should you experience any unexpected side effects you can seek medical advice from:
NB** If it is after hours, please call:
13 SICK (13 7425) or go to www.homedoctor.com.au
Or the nearest Emergency Department.
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