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Who should get vaccinated against influenza?

Influenza Vaccination

A patient receives an influenza vaccine - Inset Dr Sivakamy Source: AAP

Influenza is a very contagious infection of the airways. It affects people of all ages. Although it can be a mild disease, it can also cause very serious illness in otherwise healthy people. It can require hospitalisation and can cause death. Dr Sivagamy Iyngaran explains more about flu vaccination and it's necessity


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