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Know the importance of jabs and boosting immunity health

prepping for flu season

AS FLU season approaches, South Africa is ready with this year’s flu vaccine already in stock.

Dr Cathelijn Zeijlemaker, a family doctor and the medical director of Netcare’s Primary Care division, says there are different forms of flu, each caused by a different viral strain.

These viral strains change every year, which is why a new flu vaccine is necessary annually to keep safe.

Globally, flu is a big problem, with 3-4 million people

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