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Canterbury District Health Council
Christchurch, July 17, 2018
More than a third of Cantabrians have already been vaccinated against influenza this winter and there is still time for us to protect ourselves.
data show that 184,610 flu shots have been distributed so far this flu season more than the totals taken at the end of the season for the previous three years.
This equates to 36% of the population and places Canterbury at the top of
Dr. Ramon Pink, Medical Officer of Health of Canterbury Health District, said it was encouraging that many people had received their flu shot, but that it was possible to get more.
numbers with our Mori population, especially our kaumtua over 65 who are being funded for free shots and can set a good example for the rest of their whanau, he said.
Window of Opportunity
its id that there is a window of opportunity on which people should jump.
Up here this winter. our number of flu cases has been flat, but from mid-July to the end of July, we are generally starting to see the numbers increase. The flu vaccine can take up to two weeks to start protecting you so that people can really come in and urge their loved ones to do the same, he said.
This year's vaccines for New Zealand were developed strain that circulated in the Northern Hemisphere during their winter, leading to the worst flu season in nearly a decade.
Minimal symptoms
About 80% of people with influenza have symptoms
Some groups qualify for free flu shots and flu shots are also available general practice fees, some pharmacies also offering free and paid vaccines. 19659002] It's a lot easier to stay better than heal, so I urge people to take all possible steps to avoid catching or spreading the flu, says Dr. Pink.
Free Injections
are free only from a doctor or nurse for: a) People under 65 years old with chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory illness (including asthma requiring regular preventive treatment), kidney disease b) Children aged four and under who have been hospitalized for a respiratory illness or have a history of illness important respiratory. c) Young people aged six months to 17 years living in the Kaikura and Hurunui areas (in the Canterbury District Health Board)
For more information, the locations of pharmacies providing vaccines against flu and fun activities to entertain children for at least ten minutes, please visit www.flufree.co.nz
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Doctor in Canterbury DHB Dr. Dr Ramon Pink
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