The Flu Vaccine has arrived

It is important to take the flu vaccine in order to prevent the spread of influenza especially in immune-compromised individuals and the elderly.

How do flu vaccines work?

“Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine.The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. Traditional flu vaccines (called trivalent vaccines) are made to protect against three flu viruses; an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and an influenza B virus. In addition, there are flu vaccines made to protect against four flu viruses (called “quadrivalent” vaccines). These vaccines protect against the same viruses as the trivalent vaccine and an additional B virus.”

Who should get vaccinated?

Anyone over the age of 6 months can be vaccinated. The flu vaccine cannot be given to a person who already has the flu and is thus ill. If you have an allergy to eggs or any of the ingredients in the vaccine. Talk to your pharmacist about your allergy.

If you ever had Guillain-Barré Syndrome (a severe paralyzing illness, also called GBS). Some people with a history of GBS should not get this vaccine. Talk to your doctor about your GBS history.

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR, WINTER HAS ARRIVED. MAKE YOUR WAY NOW TO MEDIX PHARMACY FOR YOUR ANNUAL FLU VACCINE SHOT!!!

Regards

The Medix Team

Tel: 011 672 0590/1

Fax: 011 472 6034

Email: info@medixx.co.za