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This is the <\/span>annual seasonal influenza vaccination which is recommended for any person aged 6 months and over who wishes to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza.<\/span><\/p>\n

Influenza, or flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. There are three main types of influenza virus that cause infection in humans – types A, B and C – and many sub-types or strains. Influenza can occur throughout the year, but influenza activity usually peaks in winter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Influenza is a vaccine-preventable illness, but a new vaccine needs to be given each year because influenza viruses change (mutate) constantly. A new influenza vaccine is prepared each year to best match the strains predicted for the coming influenza season.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This is the annual seasonal influenza vaccination which is recommended for any person aged 6 months and over who wishes to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza. Influenza, or flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. There are three main types of influenza virus that cause infection in humans […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":290,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFlu Vaccination - Have You Had your Annual Flu Shot?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza this season with an influenza vaccination. 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