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isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=465</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetAre you at high risk of flu? Know the facts from the myths about the common flu. It is a myth that only the elderly should have the flu vaccine. It is correct to say that if you are over 65 years old you should have the flu vaccine, because as we get older our immune system tends to weaken and we become more vulnerable to virus diseases. But, there are other groups of people that, like the over 65s, can also be at high risk if they catch the flu, these include individuals who have: Asthma or lung disease Heart trouble Diabetes Kidney condition Liver condition Had a stroke Underlying illness or are taking medication that lower your immune system It is a myth that the flu vaccine will give you flu. Some people can develop a mild side effect after taken the flu jab, which usually only lasts for a day or so. It may make you feel slightly poorly, but this is not the flu, it is just the body’s reaction to the jab. It is a myth that the side effects of the flu jab are worse than flu. The adverse reaction you may have after [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/how-can-you-protect-yourself-from-flu/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
