First Aid News
Flu season is coming
Medical advice is to immunise against strains of Flu that are predicted to hit our communities this winter.
Please take advice from your Doctor regarding this matter.
Care for influenza - this information is taken from Health direct
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/flu
Key facts
- Influenza (the flu) is a viral infection that causes symptoms like fever and chills, sneezing, coughing and a sore throat.
- The flu can be serious for some people, but if you are otherwise fit and healthy you usually don’t need to see a doctor.
- There is a vaccine available for the flu, and it’s recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months has a flu vaccination every year.
- You can treat the symptoms of mild flu by resting and drinking plenty of water. Medicines are available to treat fever and aches.