Health Matters | Influenza and the flu vaccine скачать в хорошем качестве

Health Matters | Influenza and the flu vaccine

The majority of people with influenza will present with mild illness, usually resolving within 3 to 7 days. However, influenza may cause severe illness leading to hospitalisation or possibly death, especially among those who are at risk of complications. The influenza vaccination is recommended to protect against infection and severe illness. Ideally, the vaccine should be administered prior to the start of the influenza season as it takes about 2 weeks for antibodies to develop following the vaccination. On heath matters this morning, we focus on the importance of the flu vaccine, as the country prepares for this year's flu season. We are joined virtually by Professor Anne von Gottberg, Principal Pathologist at the Centre for Respiratory Disease and Meningitis at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.