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Didn’t get your flu jab? It’s not too late

We Are South Devon by We Are South Devon
January 4, 2018
in Community News
Didn’t get your flu jab? It’s not too late

Health professionals are warning about the dangers of flu and reminding people that it’s not too late to get their jab.

The seasonally adjusted flu vaccination has been available since October, with hundreds of people across Devon having the jab.

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For healthy people flu is often worse than a cold – but for some, the effects are even more extreme.

Older people, very young people, pregnant women and those with underlying disease, particularly chronic respiratory or cardiac disease, or those who are immunosuppressed, are at particular risk of severe illness if they catch flu.

Dr Rob Dyer, lead medical director for Devon Sustainability Transformation Partnership, said: “It’s really important that people are vaccinated. They really shouldn’t put off getting it. “Those in the at-risk groups qualify for a free vaccine, because they are at much greater risk of becoming seriously unwell if they catch flu. In some cases this can lead to them being very ill indeed.

“So for those who qualify, please remember that it’s free because you need it. You can have the jab at your GP practice or local pharmacy.”

Across Devon, the take-up of flu for people in the at-risk groups has risen since last winter, but the figures are still below the national targets.

The latest number of over-65s having the jab locally is nearly 70 percent, but the national target is 75 percent. For pregnant women in Devon the take-up figure is nearly 48 percent, while the target is 55 percent.

People who have the vaccination not only protect themselves, they can also help to stop the virus spreading.

Dr Dyer added: “For those people who have flu-like symptoms, there’s usually no need to see a doctor.

“For adults who are normally healthy, flu is unpleasant and inconvenient, but they will usually begin to feel better in a week. They should just rest, drink plenty of fluids and take appropriate pain relief such as paracetamol.”

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