The 2010-2011 seasonal influenza vaccine includes protection against three flu viruses, an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that caused so much illness last season.

A vaccination is the administration of antigenic material (a vaccine) to produce immunity to a disease, in this instance against the seasonal influenza. The body then start producing its own defense mechanism to fight off any flu systems that might occur.

The flu type symptoms are generally caused during annual seasonal changes, especially during the cold months, i.e. October to March.

This year, Dr. Rose Private Hospital are pleased to announce that the seasonal influenza is now available, which contains the 3 antigens, i.e. H3N2 virus, influenza B and the H1N1 virus. The all-in-one vaccine includes antigens of the virus and not the living virus itself. Therefore it won’t cause or result in suffering from any related flu infections.

The medical experts at Dr. Rose Private Hospital give us there top 5 tips of how to stay healty during this flu season:

1. Get a flu vaccine! The best time to get the flu vaccine is in late October or November, but flu shots can still be effective if you get one in December or later.

2. While you're getting vaccinated, ask if you should get a pneumococcus shot, too. The vaccine against pneumonia can be given anytime during the year and usually one shot will give you lifelong protection.

3. Wash your hands often. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.

4. Stay healthy. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious foods.

5. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you are sick, keep your distance from others. Stay at home when you are sick.

To schedule your appointment today or should you have any further questions, please contact us at: +36 1 377 67 37. "

Source: Dr Rose Private Hospital