WINTER is upon us and some adults and children are already sniffling, blowing into tissues and feeling under the weather. If you’re prone to picking up infections from others, you might want to consider getting a flu shot.
The flu vaccine is very important to people who are most at risk of getting the flu, says Dr Elijah Nkosi, a general practitioner in Soweto.
“These include the elderly, people who are immunocompromised due to living with HIV or cancer and babies,” he explains.
Dr Nkosi says it’s easier to pick up the virus when in crowded areas, for example, trains, buses, taxis, crèches, schools and offices. A health worker can also cut down their risk of contracting the virus by getting vaccinated, he adds.
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