The best way to reduce your risk of getting the flu this season is to get an annual flu vaccine jab. At Intrigue Health, we provide quick and up-to-date Flu Vaccination Services for patients of all ages.
The benefits of getting a flu vaccination far outweigh the consequences of suffering from seasonal flu with a miserable cough, sore throat, and congestion. Drop in anytime at Intrigue Health to get your Flu Vaccination in Medway, no appointment is necessary.
Here’s why you should get your flu jab today.
What Is the Flu?
The flu is a common and very contagious respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. Symptoms range from mild to severe and will likely include:
- Fever or chills
- Headaches and muscle aches
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Coughing
- Tiredness
- Sore throat
- Severe respiratory complications in some patients
Being infected with the flu virus is particularly dangerous for young children, seniors, and those with chronic health conditions or a weakened immune system.
Benefits Of the Flu Vaccine
The primary benefit of getting the flu jab is to prevent yourself from catching the flu and, at the same time, also to decrease the spread of the flu. If you have the flu, it may take a few days before you begin to experience symptoms. During that period of time, you run the risk of spreading the flu to others, including loved ones or people at high risk for complications that can be life-threatening.
In particular, annual flu jabs offer significant benefits to individuals at risk for flu complications due to health conditions such as heart disease, asthma, and COPD since they are more likely to become seriously ill from the flu which could result in hospitalization or even death.
At Intrigue Health, we offer the most up-to-date flu jabs as well as other routine and travel vaccines you might need to prevent disease and illness. If you’d like to learn more about this year’s flu shot, or if you’d like to get a flu jab to help keep the flu at bay, visit us today.
