PROTECTING
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As a health care professional, you spend a great deal of time with your patients. This means you’re more likely to catch the flu than others. If you were to catch the flu, you could pass it on to the vulnerable people you care for. Flu prevention is the best way to ensure you avoid catching the flu, and ensure you don’t pass it on.

Protecting Us means protecting U.

RISK GROUPS

Children are more likely to catch the flu. They are more likely to encounter the flu, yet their young bodies haven’t been exposed to many of the viruses. Flu protection is vital for ensuring they avoid the flu.
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Children

The immune system is weakened during pregnancy. Pregnant women find it harder to fight off the flu. Passing it onto their unborn child could lead to a miscarriage. Flu protection is vital for keeping mother and baby healthy.
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Pregnant women

Asthmatics’ immune systems are already weakened. They are more likely to experience severe complications with the flu. The flu can also trigger an asthma attack. Flu protection is vital for keeping them well.
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Asthmatics

The immune systems of people with long-term illnesses – such as heart disease, diabetes, cancers and chronic respiratory conditions – are already weakened.
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Chronical ill

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OUR CAMPAIGNS

As a healthcare professional, you've got a lot to consider when it comes to how best to care for your patients. The global influenza campaigns we've run over the years have brought together the latest thinking to help you protect yourself and those you care for during the flu season. Each has focused on a different aspect of flu prevention.

RESOURCES

There are a lot of resources on the web discussing the flu vaccines. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell which are based on fact while others aren't. We've gathered some reliable resources together to help you explore the latest thinking on flu immunization.

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