Questions and Answers (Flu QA 2010.pdf)

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www.hibernianhealth.com The flu season is imminent and we are again offering flu vaccinations to all staff. Influenza is a highly infectious disease and continues to be a major public health problem. Serious complications are commonest, and hospitalisation rates are highest in the elderly and in people with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular and respiratory disorders. However, even in healthy adults, the effects can be debilitating and last for several days. Annual vaccination is an effective, safe way of reducing influenza’s debilitating and unpleasant effects. The following is an Influenza fact Sheet. What is influenza? Influenza is an acute respiratory illness caused by infection with an influenza virus There are three types in all with influenza A and influenza B causing the majority of infections. The third type, influenza C, is rarely reported as a cause of human illness. Pandemic For 2009, there is the added risk of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Pandemic. Vaccine has been developed to help prevent the spread of H1N1 influenza and first stocks are expected in Ireland by October 2009. People in high risk groups and healthcare workers will be first to receive vaccine. HSE websites www.hse.ie and www.swinflu.ie have up to date information on the pandemic and how to minimise the risk of infection. Should I have both Seasonal Flu and Swine Flu Vaccine HSE have issued advice that all at risk groups should avail of seasonal flu vaccine as soon as it is available. In the US, the Federal Government have advised that employers should consider offering flu vaccine to employees.