Flu Jabs in later life
October
2004
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If people tell you that they had the flu for a few days, chances
are it was just a nasty cold. The flu is a lot more powerful and
mutates every year in order to fool your body’s defences. Once
contracted it attacks your immune system, leaving you weak and
vulnerable to more serious illnesses like bronchitis and
pneumonia. If you’re over 65, or suffer from a chronic illness
like asthma, heart disease or diabetes, you’re especially at
risk.
Fortunately the flu jab is reformulated each year to help
protect you against the latest strain of the virus. And contrary
to popular belief the vaccine can’t give you the flu as it
doesn't contain any live virus. Best of all it’s free*.
So now that you know a little more about the flu, why not make
an appointment with your local GP before it starts to circulate.
After all, prevention is better than cure.
Click here for more information
* If you’re over 65 or suffer from certain chronic illnesses.
Information provided by NHS.
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