At the height of the flu season it is inevitable to be exposed to the flu virus. So, if you belong to a vulnerable group, call your GP today and make an appointment for the flu shot. http://www.doctordoctor.com.au/preparing-yourself-for-the-flu-season/

1. PREPARING FOR THE
FLU SEASON

2. THE DREADED FLU SEASON WILL
BE UPON US SOON.

3. PAST SEASONS HAVE SHOWN US THAT
INFLUENZA CAN BE HIGHLY
CONTAGIOUS.

4. HERE ARE SOME QUICK FACTS
ABOUT THE FLU SEASON

5. 1. INFLUENZA IS A VIRAL INFECTION
SPREAD THROUGH CONTACT AND
BREATHING CONTAMINATED AIR.

6. 2. FLU SEASON IN AUSTRALIA RUNS
BETWEEN MAY AND OCTOBER, PEAKING
IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER.

7. 3. DATA SHOWS THAT VERY YOUNG CHILDREN
(UNDER 5) AND OLDER PEOPLE (OVER 75) ARE
MOST VULNERABLE TO INFLUENZA.

8. THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT’S
BETTER HEALTH CHANNEL
RECOMMENDS YOU TAKE SOME OF
THESE MEASURES IN A FLU OUTBREAK.

9. 1. STAY AT HOME FOR AT LEAST 7 DAYS.
(NO SCHOOL OR OFFICE, AND AVOID CROWDED
PUBLIC PLACES)

10. 2. DON’T SHARE LINEN, EATING UTENSILS AND
DISHES WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS THE FLU.

11. 3. COUGH INTO A DISPOSABLE
TISSUE, OR INTO YOUR ELBOW.

12. 4. EVERYONE SHOULD FREQUENTLY
WASH THEIR HANDS WITH SOAP.

13. SO TAKE THE NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS TO STAY SAFE.

14. IF YOU BELONG TO A
VULNERABLE GROUP
CALL YOUR GP TODAY AND
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR
THE FLU SHOT.

15. CALL 13 26 60
FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 000
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