"It takes two weeks for the jab to provide good protection, so now is the time to get it Flu, or to give it its proper name, influenza, arrives every winter, making people ill and, for some, they become so ill they end up in hospital. We all know the symptoms. Runny nose, cough, aches and pains, a temperature and severe fatigue can all feature. You can be laid up for days with a bad bout of flu."
"Flu, or to give it its proper name, influenza, arrives every winter, making people ill and, for some, they become so ill they end up in hospital. We all know the symptoms. Runny nose, cough, aches and pains, a temperature and severe fatigue can all feature. You can be laid up for days with a bad bout of flu. This winter in Ireland, the type of flu virus doing the rounds is especially nasty. So what's going on and what can you do to protect yourself and your loved ones?"
Influenza circulates every winter and causes symptoms including runny nose, cough, aches, fever, and severe fatigue, sometimes leading to hospitalization. A severe bout can leave a person bedridden for days. The current winter in Ireland features an especially nasty circulating flu virus, increasing risk across the population. Influenza vaccination becomes effectively protective about two weeks after administration, so vaccination now is important. Timely vaccination can reduce the likelihood of serious illness and help protect family members and vulnerable people. Older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions face higher risk of complications and should prioritize vaccination. Additional protective measures include hand hygiene, staying home when unwell, and seeking medical advice for severe symptoms.
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