Flu is an acute respiratory infection which is caused by the influenza virus travels all around the world and infects a major population.
Our pharmacists have been appropriately trained are now able to provide vaccinations to protect you from getting the flu.
The availability of flu shots at your pharmacy means they are simple to get and you do not need to go to your doctor, get a prescription to be filled at your pharmacy, and then return to your doctor to have the shot.
The influenza virus affects the respiratory tract and is usually worsen in the winter months but it is one which can be avoided through immunisation. However, one must consider that this infection varies in severity and may also result in hospitalisation.
The virus usually resolves itself on its own and only lasts a few days with the main symptoms being tiredness, fever, chills, headache, cough, sneezing and runny nose, and muscle aches.
However, the flu can be life-threatening for some people. The elderly people with poor immune systems and those with pre-existing respiratory, heart conditions or diabetes are recommended to have an influenza vaccination. These vaccines help prevent infection.
There exist in nature several strains of influenza. As a result different strains of influenza virus emerge each year, it is important to renew your vaccination annually to ensure you are protected against the latest strain of the virus.
It is recommended that everyone over the age of six months should be vaccinated against the flu and vaccination is free under the National Immunisation Program for those at high risk of complications. People eligible include:
People 65 years and over
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons
Pregnant women
People medically at risk - those people with heart disease, severe asthma, chronic lung conditions, and chronic illness requiring medical follow-up or hospitalisation in the past year, diseases of the nervous system, impaired immunity, diabetes, and children aged 6 months to 10 years on long-term aspirin therapy are also at risk of complications from flu.
Like all medicines, there can be mild side effects with influenza vaccines such as soreness, redness, pain and swelling at the injection site, drowsiness, tiredness, muscle aches and low-grade temperature (fever).
These side effects will usually go away within a few days without any treatment. It is important to investigate the side effects if they don’t go away or if you’re concerned your child has a persistent high temperature.
Itchiness in the eyes, throat, or mouth is due to some respiratory allergen.
Frequent coughing, puffing, sneezing, and congestion in the nose are also due to respiratory allergen.
Inflammation or redness of skin along with itchiness is a sign of some insect sting allergy. It can also be due to food or drug allergy.
Painful, inflamed, and stiff joints are also symptoms of drug and food allergy.
Food sensitivity includes symptoms like heartburn, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and indigestion.
Food sensitivity includes symptoms like heartburn, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and indigestion.
Itchiness in the eyes, throat, or mouth is due to some respiratory allergen.
Frequent coughing, puffing, sneezing, and congestion in the nose are also due to respiratory allergen.
Inflammation or redness of skin along with itchiness is a sign of some insect sting allergy. It can also be due to food or drug allergy.
Painful, inflamed, and stiff joints are also symptoms of drug and food allergy.
Food sensitivity includes symptoms like heartburn, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and indigestion.
