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*influenza associated acute lower respiratory tract infection

Common myths about fluWhat is the impact of flu?

Cost of having flu13

Can a flu vaccine give you the flu?

No, flu vaccines cannot cause flu illness. The viruses used in the flu vaccine has been

treated, so they are not active. This means they’re not infectious and can’t make you ill.9

The most common reaction after flu vaccination is pain or swelling at the injection site.

Other reactions can include a mild fever or muscle aches. Sometimes these reactions can be

mistaken for the flu, but they aren’t and they usually disappear without any treatment.11, 12

Why do some people not feel well after getting the seasonal flu vaccine?

That’s not true. The viruses that cause flu change every year and your body’s immune response

declines over time. So the flu vaccine has to be reformulated every year as well to stay ahead of

the changing flu viruses and you need to get vaccinated with the new vaccine every year.9

If I got the flu vaccine or the flu last year, I can’t catch it again this year. Is this true?

Ask your doctor

today about flu and

flu prevention

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January 2019. 3. WHO. Fact sheet influenza (seasonal). 2018. Available at: http://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/

detail/influenza-(seasonal). Last accessed January 2019. 4. US CDC, People at High Risk of Developing Serious Flu–Related

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influenza with vaccines. Recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices – United States, 2016–2017.

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461–476. 8. Heikkinen T et al. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2013;32:881–888. 9. US CDC. Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine. 2018.

Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm. Last accessed January 2019. 10. US CDC. What are the benefits

of flu vaccination. 2019. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccine-benefits.htm. Last assessed January 2019.

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flu/about/qa/misconceptions.htm. Last assessed February 2019. 13. Levitt A. The Cost Of Getting The Flu. Available at:

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*In the USA, approximately 30% of patients spend $250–1,000 on recovery efforts

Every year, flu* is responsible

for up to 111,500 deaths of children younger

than 5 years.8

Up to 10% of adultsUp to 30% of children

are infected by fluevery year worldwide.7 Every year, flu is

responsible for up to 5 millioncases of severe illness.3

Every year, flu is

responsible for up to

650,000 deaths worldwide.3

Cost of physician visits

Costs of hospitalisation

Cost of purchasing treatment,

e.g. painkillers, antivirals*

Loss of income due to inability to

attend work

Isn’t flu just like a bad cold?

No. Flu is more than just a bad cold, it is caused by a different group of viruses. Symptoms of

flu tend to be much more severe and last for longer. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at

times can lead to death.1, 2

Does the flu vaccine work?

Flu vaccine does work. How well it works can change from year to year, however vaccination

is still the most effective method to help prevent flu or reduce the severity of flu, as

recommended by important health organizations.3, 6, 9

In a world where anyone can get the flu. It’s important to talk to your doctor about flu and

flu prevention.

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Vaccination is the best way to help protect yourself and your loved ones

What is flu?

What is flu (influenza)? Flu spreads easily Flu symptoms

Family members are at riskFlu (influenza) viruses are causing flu

Is flu different from a cold?

Who is at risk of flu? How can you stop it?

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses

that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause

mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way

to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.1

Seasonal flu (influenza) spreads easily, with rapid transmission

in crowded areas including schools and nursing homes. When an

infected person coughs or sneezes, droplets containing viruses

(infectious droplets) are dispersed into the air and can spread

up to one meter, and infect persons in close proximity who

breathe these droplets in. The virus can also be spread by hands

contaminated with influenza viruses.3

The most effective way to prevent the flu is vaccination. Flu

vaccines are generally effective and well tolerated and have been

used for more than 60 years.3 Therefore, most global and national

health authorities recommend annual vaccination before the start

of every influenza season owing to the changing virus strains in

circulation and waning of immunity after circulation.5, 6

Flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

Flu usually comes on suddenly. People who are sick with flu often

feel some or all of these symptoms:1, 3

Flu can affect anyone, but certain groups are more at risk

than others.4, 7

• Pregnant women

• Children aged between 6 months to 5 years

• Older adults (aged more than 65 years)

• Individual with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes,

cancer, chronic cardiac, pulmonary, renal, metabolic,

neurodevelopmental, liver or hematologic diseases

• Health care workers and caregivers

The majority of seasonal influenza is caused by four influenza strains

A and B called Influenza A(H1N1), Influenza A(H3N2), Influenza B/

Yamagata and Influenza B/Victoria viruses.3

Flu is different from a cold. It is caused by a different group of

viruses. In general, flu is worse than the common cold and

symptoms are more common and intense. Colds generally do not

result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial

infections, or hospitalizations. Flu can have very serious associated

complications and can cause mild to severe illness, and at times

can lead to death.1, 2

Influenza A (H3N2)

Influenza A (H1N1)

Influenza B/Yamagata

Influenza B/Victoria

chills

headachecoughing

sore throat

fatigue and feeling unwell

runny nose fever

muscle and joint pain

za viruses.

To prevent transmission, people

should cover their mouth and nose

with a tissue when coughing, and

wash their hands regularly.3

Ask your doctor

today about flu and

flu prevention

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