Flu can be anywhere
Influenza viruses can be anywhere and you don’t know when you will come in contact with them. However, getting a Flu shot has become easier. Just visit Marewa Pharmacy at any time throughout the flu season. No appointments necessary.
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<li>Flu isn’t just a bad cold ̵ it can be serious.</li>
<li>Over a million Kiwis get an annual Flu shot</li>
<li>Immunisation helps prepare your immune system to fight the Flu</li>
<li>You cannot get the Flu from the vaccine</li>
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Influenza, commonly called the Flu, can be a serious illness that is sometimes fatal. People sometimes end up in hospital particularly for the elderlies or people with ongoing medical condition. Flu can also make an existing medical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, a lot worse.
Even if you do not end up in hospital, Flu can keep you in bed for a week or more, preventing you from going to work, playing sport or just about anything else that requires leaving the house.
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<td><strong>Flu</strong></td>
<td><strong>A Cold</strong></td>
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<td>Sudden onset of illness.
Moderate to severe illness.</td>
<td>Mild illness</td>
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<td>Fever (usually high)</td>
<td>Mild fever</td>
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<td>Headache (may be severe)</td>
<td>Mild headache (congested sinuses)</td>
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<td>Dry cough, may become moist</td>
<td>Sometimes a cough</td>
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<td>Muscle aches</td>
<td>Muscle aches are uncommon</td>
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<td>Shivering</td>
<td>A runny nose</td>
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<td>Bed rest necessary</td>
<td></td>
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<td>Can suffer severe complication
(eg pneumonia)</td>
<td></td>
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Every year the flu virus changes. Scientists from the World Health Organisation find the three or four types of flu they think will be the most widespread and dangerous for the coming winter and use them to develop the Flu vaccine for that year.
Being fit and healthy will not protect you from influenza. The flu spreads easily and even if you’re super healthy, your family, friends and co-workers may not be. By immunising against influenza you can protect yourself and lessen the chance of bringing it home to a baby, older relative or someone with a medical condition who could develop serious complications from influenza.
By immunising against the Flu you can protect yourself and reduce the chance of bringing it home to a baby, older relative, or someone with a medical condition who could develop serious complications from the Flu.
Flu shot is now conveniently accessible at Marewa Pharmacy, just pop in and see one of our friendly pharmacist. So don’t let the Flu get you this winter.
No. You cannot get the Flu from the vaccine, as it does not contain any live viruses. Some people may experience mild side effects such as muscle aches or headaches for a short time after immunisation. This is a normal reaction.
$37 per Flu shot