Make an appointment to get your flu vaccination today to give your body the best chance to fight off the sniffles this year.
Make your appointment by calling 4868 1293 or next time you drop into the shop, or via our MedAdvisor Booking App. Group appointments are available for businesses. We offer a professional service in the privacy of our in-store consultation rooms.
Influenza is caused by a virus. Most people recover after a few days, but in some it can be life-threatening. To avoid influenza, have an annual influenza vaccination. If you have influenza, cover your coughs and sneezes, wash your hands before touching others, stay at home to rest and drink plenty of fluids.
What is Influenza?
Influenza (or “the flu”) is caused by infection with influenza viruses A , B and rarely C. It mainly affects the throat and lungs, but can also cause problems with the heart and rest of the body, especially in people with other health problems. Influenza viruses regularly change, causing epidemics each winter in NSW. Every few decades a new type of influenza virus will emerge causing a severe and widespread epidemic (or pandemic).
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms usually occur one to three days after infection, and may include sudden onset of:
- fever
- headache
- muscle and joint pain
- sore throat
- cough
- runny or stuffy nose
- severe tiredness
Most people recover within a week. Compared with many other infections (like the common cold), influenza tends to cause more severe symptoms and complications. Complications can include pneumonia, heart failure, or worsening of other illnesses.
