Vaccines help prevent certain serious or deadly infections in the human body. They work by making a body recognise how to fight the germs that cause infections.
Tag: influenza
FLU-Information for a common understanding
The flu is an infection that can cause fever, cough, body aches, and other symptoms. There are different forms of the flu, including the “seasonal” flu, the 2009-2010 pandemic H1N1 flu (also called the “swine” flu), and the bird flu. All forms of the flu are caused by viruses. The medical term for the flu is “influenza.”
To avoid exposure you can:
●Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use alcohol hand rubs
●Stay away from people you know are sick
●Get the flu vaccine every year
END YOUR ILLNESS 