To get better, you must take your medicine as prescribed
by your doctor or pharmacist, stay in bed, drink lots
of fluids and rest to give your body time to fight the
infection.
When to see a doctor
You should contact your doctor if you have a high fever
that doesn't respond to over-the-counter medicine, or
that lasts longer than two days. You should also visit your
doctor if you don't seem to be getting better, have a
chesty cough, feel a sharp pain when coughing or have
difficulty breathing. Left untreated, the flu may lead to
more serious complications such as pneumonia.
Speak to your doctor or your attending health care
professional to confirm if you’re eligible for a flu vaccine
shot.
Prevention is better than cure: Don't wait till it's too late,
head straight to your doctor, your network pharmacy or
clinic near you for your flu vaccine.
Who should get the flu vaccine?
Everybody should protect themselves against the flu.
Those who fall into one of these high-risk groups should
definitely be vaccinated:
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People over 65 years old
People with chronic diseases such as heart disease,
diabetes, HIV and respiratory diseases
People with suppressed immune systems
Health workers
Women who are pregnant or in the post-partum
stage
Infants and young children (particularly <2 years of
age)
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