WHAT IS THE FLU? NOW CAN IT STOP ME FROM LIFE'S ADVENTURES?
● Influenza can be a critical
illness that can lead to complications, hospitalizations, and even death in
high-risk people.1,2
● Seasonal influenza occurs globally and is estimated to infect (symptomatically or asymptomatically in 5 unvaccinated children and 10 unvaccinated adults.2 In addition, up to 5 million people fall severely ill because of the flu, and every year, up to 650,000 people are at risk of dying globally because of influenza-associated respiratory diseases.2
WHY SHOULD I GET AN ANNUAL FLU SHOT?
●
A flu vaccine helps your immune
system provide optimal protection against the flu, enabling you to live
your life to the fullest. For vaccinated children as young as six months and
older adults. A flu shot can be lifesaving.3,4
● Flu vaccine protection declines over time due to the constant changing of the flu virus strain. Due to this, vaccines are annually reviewed and produced to ensure optimal protection against the current flu virus.3
WHY SHOULD I GET A FLU SHOT IF I WANT TO HAVE A GREAT
YEAR AHEAD? 5
●
The best time to get your flu shot
is before the flu season starts.6
● In the Philippines, influenza viruses circulate year-round with multiple annual peaks. Increased activity is seen from June to November.7 If you can get vaccinated as early as you can, the better.
MAKE THIS YOUR YEAR
AND BE #UNSTOPPABLE!
To know more about the benefits of flu vaccine and to get your flu shot, talk to your healthcare provider today.
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