What is Aussie Flu?
Potentially the worst flu epidemic for half a century which could shortly hit the UK.
It is strongly recommended that individuals, companies, schools and organisations vaccinate against the risk of catching flu.
Global Health offer a vaccination service to everyone. Companies, schools and organisations can benefit from Global Health on site/at work clinics. For more information call 01932 943002.
The current Australian winter has seen over 170,000 cases of influenza. ‘Aussie Flu’ has also caused many deaths, through complications such as pneumonia.
Aussie flu is a particularly vicious winter bug, officially classed the H3N2 strain. It causes severe flu symptoms, including a sore throat, headache and fever, though sufferers have also complained of arthritic-style joint pain and fatigue. Flu is not the common cold, sufferers are likely to be confined to bed and symptoms could last a week.
Due to global travel the flu virus is very likely to be spread to the UK from Australia this winter. It’s almost inevitable it will come to the UK.
This could potentially be the worst winter flu epidemic since the Hong Kong flu outbreak of 1968.
How to prevent Aussie Flu
There are vaccines available to cover Aussie Flu, but the risk is that the virus mutates and reduces the effectiveness of the vaccine. But the clear advice is get vaccinated. It is good insurance.
Individuals should protect themselves. Companies should vaccinate their teams to protect operations, sales and profitability. Many companies offer this service to their workforce as part of business continuity plans.
Schools and organisations can vaccinate their teams, teachers and support staff to prevent disruption to services.
Global Health offer this service to everyone. Companies, schools and organisations can benefit from Global Health on site clinics. For more information call 01932 943002.