Flu vaccination: protection against influenza and flu viruses
How well prepared are you for the next flu epidemic? The flu vaccination is an essential protection against influenza, especially for seniors and people with chronic illnesses. In addition to personal safety, the flu vaccination also helps to reduce the burden on the healthcare system by reducing the spread of the virus. This is particularly important in the winter months, when case numbers often rise rapidly and hospital capacity is put to the test. Learn all about the flu, its symptoms, how to treat the flu and more in this article. What is the flu (influenza)? The flu, medically known as influenza, is a highly contagious...