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Its $15 for everyone including students and other visa holders
Getting vaccinated against anything and everything is always a wise choice. A sizable section of the population in the country becomes seriously ill owing to diseases as common as the Flu or Influenza. It is thus always right that you vaccinate yourself to help prevent the spread of Flu, so that no person has to suffer from the yearly bouts of flu.
We at Group One Medical Centre have a flu vaccination drive. Though Influenza peaks around June to September, a smaller number of cases are seen throughout the year. Don’t wait for the next annual peak of Influenza, and get yourself and your loved ones vaccinated right away.
WHY GET THE SHOT
Many of us suffer from flu and flu like symptoms almost every year, and even more than once a year when we are in close contact with an affected person. While the impacts may not be lethal, most of us experience high body temperature, cold and exhaustion as a result of it.
For those in the working population, your productivity goes down. For the kids, who would want to see them confined to their beds for a few days every year? It is thus very much essential to take the flu vaccine, not only for yourself but for your loved ones as well.
Often without knowing, we even transmit the flu to other people whose health and defense against influenza might not be very strong. Such people may have to suffer the consequences of what appears to us as simple cold and fever.
The immunity against influenza lasts for only a year, so you need to take the shot every year to prevent the same from infecting you. If you were down with the flu last year, this year you are equally likely to be affected, and thus the need arises for annual vaccination.
When you get vaccinated, you make a conscious effort to prevent flu from spreading to those with critical illnesses, or the infants and the older generation. Shed the shyness and take the shot now. If you happen to belong to the vulnerable section of the population, you can get an influenza vaccine at Group One Medical Centre.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF FLU?
Influenza, or what we more commonly call Flu, spreads very fast and impacts almost everyone every year. Being airborne, and spreading also through contaminated surfaces, it is difficult to arrest the growth and spread of the flu causing virus.
Any person who is not vaccinated may catch flu just as easily. If you experience all or most of the following symptoms, you are very likely to be infected with the influenza virus-
- High body temperature or fever
- Effects like common cold, with sore throat, congestion and dry coughs
- Feeling lethargic to do any work that you do with ease on a regular basis
- Pain in muscles and joints, typically arms, legs and back ache
- Headache and minor dizziness arising out of weakness
- Among people aged 60+ years, confusion is very common
CAN I GET AFFECTED WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF TAKING THE SHOT?
No, vaccination against flu is needed once a year. When done on time, you can feel safe for the year to come. Only at the turn of the year are you vulnerable again. So, take the next shot just in time and say adios to influenza.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS OF INFLUENZA VACCINE?
Yes, like any vaccine, the Influenza vaccine too has some minor side effects. This is your body’s way of showing its developing immunity against the influenza virus, and is not a cause of concern. Right after getting the shot, you may have similar symptoms to that of influenza, but far milder. Many people don’t even notice this in particular. Such an effect might stay merely as long as 2 days, and you are set free for the year to come.
Some common side effects of the flu vaccine can be very minor fever, along with pain in joints and muscles and the general feeling of lethargy. This will not concern you much. However, if your symptoms persist for a few days or worsen, and it becomes difficult for you to go about your day just as usual, get it touch with an expert physician at Group One Medical Centre.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A FLU SHOT?
Our flu vaccination drive we are offering it to everyone including students and other visa holders at our medical center in Wollert.
SHOULD I AVOID THE FLU VACCINE IF I CAN?
No, taking the vaccine is always the best thing that you can do for your own health, and for those around you. However, some people suffer from allergic reactions to the flu vaccine, so they should avoid the same.
Others who have fever at the time of vaccination, or compromised immunity, a bleeding disorder or Gillian Barre syndrome should also avoid taking the flu shot, or the existing condition might worsen.
We at Group One Medical Centre, Wollert are here to serve all your vaccination needs. If you desire a vaccination statement, the same will also be provided. If you have any queries regarding the influenza vaccine, reach out to a physician today!
Appointments for the Flu Vaccine can be made online through our website, through the HotDoc, in person at reception or by calling 039086 8956
