Flu (Influenza) Vaccination
Symptoms of flu can range from mild to severe, including high temperature, tiredness, aching muscles and headache.
About the Flu (Influenza) Vaccination
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Why choose CityDoc?
- Same, next day & weekend appointments
- Full range of vaccines in stock
- Experienced travel health nurses
- 100+ clinics & pharmacy partners nationwide
- 80 registered Yellow Fever clinics
- Care Quality Commission regulated
Individual consultation
The nurse or pharmacist will discuss requirements with you so we can tailor the advice to your individual needs:
- Your upcoming travel itinerary
- Your planned activities
- Your medical history
Expert advice
Our expert will explain the vaccines, what they protect against, the costs and any other risks. You can choose what to take up:
- Your recommended vaccines
- Your options for non-essential vaccines
- Other precautions against health risks
Treatment
You will receive your vaccinations and antimalarials during the same appointment. Some vaccines require several doses.
- First vaccine doses administered
- Yellow Fever certificate
- Booking for follow up doses
Transmission
Transmission
The influenza virus primarily affects the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. There are different strains of the flu virus, and they can change from year to year. Influenza is spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus.
Symptoms
Symptoms
Symptoms of flu can range from mild to severe. Some of the main flu symptoms include:
High temperature, tiredness & weakness, runny nose, sore throat, aching muscles & joints, headache, coughing & sneezing.
Prevention
Prevention
The flu virus can survive for up to 24 hours. Anyone who breathes in the droplets or touch the surfaces that the droplets have landed on can catch the virus.
The flu jab is the best form of defence against catching flu and developing serious complications. This is available from the NHS for primary aged children and certain groups of adults, while private clinics also offer vaccinations. It is important to be vaccinated yearly, as the viruses which cause flu change every year, meaning there is a different vaccine from winter to winter.
Good hygiene is also key so regular hand washing & cleaning of surfaces along with antiviral medication can help.