Tunceli State Hospital Chest Diseases Specialist Dr. Burcu Babaoğlu Elkhatroushi said that the most important way to protect against flu is the flu vaccine along with personal protection measures.
“MUST GET THE FLU VACCINE”
Expert Dr. underlines that since influenza is a mutating virus, it is necessary to get a flu vaccine every year. Burcu Babaoğlu Elkhatroushi said, “We can be protected from seasonal flu by vaccination. Protecting risky groups by vaccinating them prevents intensive care admissions and is an important way to prevent an epidemic that could even result in death. Flu vaccination is recommended for children over 6 months of age, children under 5 years of age, people over 65 years of age, groups with chronic diseases such as lung, liver and kidney failure, and pregnant women after 12 weeks. “Apart from these, we recommend that those around these people also be vaccinated,” he said.
BEWARE OF ALLERGIC REACTION!
Dr. said that the flu vaccine does not have any side effects other than redness, swelling, pain or high fever. Babaoğlu Elkhatroushi stated that people who are allergic to eggs and those who experience serious allergic reactions after vaccination should not be vaccinated.
PROTECTS FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS
Dr. noted that healthcare personnel and teachers should also get the flu vaccine. Babaoğlu Elkhatroushi said, “We recommend that the flu vaccine be administered in October and November. In immunocompetent people, vaccination continues to provide protection for up to 6 months. Flu vaccines are given free of charge at family health centers. “Flu is a disease that needs to be prevented and the only way is to get vaccinated,” he said.
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