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Influenza

• is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses
• can cause a mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

Flu epidemic

• emerges during each winter's Flu season (October - May).
  in the tropics can be all year round.

Vaccination

• is a preventive measure to help avoid catching flu.
• can prevent up to 90% of infections caused by the influenza viruses.
• taken each year is the single best way to prevent the flu.

Who Should Get Vaccinated?

Anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu can be vaccinated. However, certain people who are at high risk of having serious flu-related complications should get vaccinated every year, these include:

• The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends all of us who are living and travelling in areas threatened by H5N1 (avian influenza)
• Children* aged between 6 months and 5 years
• Pregnant women (after 14 weeks of pregnancy)
• People 50 years of age and older
• People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions (asthma, diabetes, renal dysfunction, chronic lung and heart diseases, immunocompromised state, Chronic aspirin
• Anyone taking care of children (under the age of 5 years) or persons at high risk for complications from the flu (i.e.: parents, nannies, teachers, out of home caregivers etc)
• Healthcare workers

Who Should Not Be Vaccinated?

• Some people should not be vaccinated without first consulting a physician, they include:
• People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past, or have a severe allergy to eggs.
• People who have developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine previously.
• Children less than 6 months of age (influenza vaccine is not approved for use in this age group)
• People who have a moderate or severe illness with a fever should wait to get vaccinated until their symptoms lessen.

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