CARRARA ST, BENOWA, QLD, 4217 Dr Cary has 24 years experience in assisting women with pregnancy, gynaecology and IVF issues. He is able to assist with all women’s issues reception@drcary.com.au 07 5597 3770 www.drcary.com.au SUITE 10, PINDARA PLACE • Infertility • Painful and heavy periods • Pregnancy care • Day Surgery • Gynaecological surgery • Contraception 3. Getting the flu vaccination is all you need to do to protect yourself from the flu. There are a number of steps you can take to protect yourself during flu season besides vaccination, such as avoiding contact with people who have the flu, and washing your hands frequently. 4. It is better to get the flu than the flu vaccine. The flu can be a serious disease, particularly among young children, older adults, and people with certain chronic health conditions, such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes. Therefore, getting vaccinated is a safer choice than risking illness to obtain immune protection. 5. The flu is just a bad cold. The flu and a cold are different illnesses. Influenza may cause bad cold-like symptoms, like a sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, and a cough, but it is a much more serious illness. 6. You can't spread the flu if you're feeling well. Many people carrying influenza virus have no symptoms. 7. Once you have had the flu vaccine, you’re protected for life. The influenza virus changes (mutates) each year. Getting vaccinated each year is therefore important to make sure you have immunity to the strains most likely to cause an outbreak. 8. You can catch the flu from going out in cold weather. The only way to catch the flu is by being exposed to the influenza virus. Flu season coincides with the cold weather. People often associate the flu with a cold, drafty environment. However, they are not related. 18 Pindara Magazine 2017
Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Ten
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