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Autumn
is now heading
into winter, and
it's time for
the Annual Jab
That means
protection from
deadly forms of
the Flu Bug,
already circling
nearby. They
visit us from
the northern
climes, and are
ready to pounce.
Although simple
coughs, colds,
wheezes and
sneezes are part
of the winter
scene, some
viral strains
can be deadly
serious. Apart
from the misery
they cause, they
can lead to
pneumonia and
even death. A
significant
number of
Australians
(2,500 estimated
for this year )
may die from
influenza and
pneumonia each
year, so be
warned.
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See your GP
this month for
the Fluvax stab.
Even if you're
healthy and
young, it is
well worth
while. Those at
special risk
include anyone
over 65, people
with chronic
disorders such
as diabetes
heart or kidney
disease, anyone
in a nursing
home or hostel.
Also, any one
dealing with
large numbers of
people.
Healthcare
workers, those
in the media,
transport,
serving in shops
are starters.
The flu bug is
transmitted
human to human
by droplet
infection,
specially
following coughs
and sneezes.
On single Fluvax
given in autumn
gives good
protection. It
contains
specific
immunity against
the “would be”
trouble makers
considered most
dangerous this
year. They are
strains of the
Influenza A and
B virus, called
A New
Caledonia/20/99,
A
Wisconsin/67/2005
and B
Malaysia/2004 .
There is no way
the vaccine can
cause the flu
(as some
believe),
although
discomfort and
swelling at the
injection site
and a mild fever
for 12-24 hours
are common.
Drink plenty of
water and take a
couple of
paracetamol if
this occurs. It
soon settles.
Protection for
the next twelve
months is
considered high.
However, it does
not protect
against every
cold/flu virus,
as there are
thousands of
them Keep warm,
keep dry, keep
out of drafts,
eat sensibly, do
not smoke, go
easy on the
slops and aim
for 8 hours
sleep a night.
This all adds to
the body's
natural
immunity.
Ring David
If you are
seeking easy
comfy
accommodation
for yourself,
mum, dad, aunty,
uncle, or senior
friends, talk to
David on 02 9868
7544. Vimiera
Villages
provides either
independent
liking
accommodation,
or assisted
living units
with meals,
domestic care,
laundry and
heaps of TLC. We
would love to
hear from you,
or proudly show
off the village
with an
inspection.
Every good wish
until next
month.
Sincerely your
friend,
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