Influenza is more than just a common cold. It can cause fever, body aches, cough, fatigue and, in some cases, serious complications.

One of the best ways to reduce the risk of influenza is through vaccination. But unlike some vaccines that may only be needed once or a few times, the influenza vaccine is usually recommended EVERY YEAR.

1. Influenza Viruses Keep Changing

Influenza viruses can change over time. Because of this, the strains circulating this year may be different from those in previous years.  Annual vaccination helps update your protection against the influenza strains expected to be more common during the current season.

2. Protection Can Decrease Over Time

The protection from an influenza vaccine may gradually reduce over the months.

Getting vaccinated every year helps maintain better protection, especially for people who may be more vulnerable to complications.

3. Influenza Can Lead to Serious Complications

For some people, influenza may cause more than fever and cough. It can sometimes lead to complications such as pneumonia or worsening of existing medical conditions.

Those at higher risk may include:

• Young children
• Older adults
• Pregnant women
• People with chronic medical conditions
• People with weakened immune systems

4. Vaccination Can Help Reduce Severity

The influenza vaccine may not prevent every infection, but it can help reduce the risk of severe illness, complications and hospitalisation.

5. It Also Helps Protect People Around You

Vaccination does not only protect you. It can also help reduce the spread of influenza to family members, colleagues and others in the community.

Make Influenza Protection Part of Your Annual Health Routine

Influenza can happen every year, so protection should be updated too.

Protect yourself and your loved ones. Book your annual influenza vaccination at Klinik As-Salam today.

For more information:

03-9078 3030 | 012-414 0969
www.kliniksalam.com