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Question 1

What is influenza (flu) and how is it transmitted?

Answer

Influenza is a viral infection, caused by influenza virus types A, B or C. The virus is transmitted by virus-containing aerosols produced by coughing, sneezing or by direct contact with respiratory secretions.

Question 2

Can you get influenza from a flu vaccine?

Answer

Influenza vaccines will not give you the flu, as the vaccines available in Australia do not contain ‘live’ virus. After vaccination, the person will develop antibody levels that are likely to protect them against the strains of virus represented in the vaccine.

Question 3

What do they mean when they refer to a Quadrivalent Vaccine?

Answer

The Quadrivalent Vaccine protects against 4 strains of flu vaccine, as compared to Trivalent Vaccine types which protect against 3 strains. The vaccine types are advised by the World Health Organisation based on circulating vaccine types and the 2017 vaccine contains: – H1N1: A/ Michigan 45/2015 like (CHANGED) – H3N2: A/Hong Kong/4801/2014 like (no change) – B (for TIV): B/Brisbane/60/2008 like (no change) – 2nd B: B/Phuket/3073/2913 like (no change)

Question 4

Why do I need to get vaccinated against the flu every year?

Answer

There are two main reasons for getting an annual flu vaccine: – Flu viruses are frequently changing, and vaccines may be updated from one season to the next to protect against the most recent and common circulating strains. – A person’s immune protection from the influenza vaccination declines over time and annual vaccination is recommended.

Question 5

What will happen in my appointment?

Answer

During your appointment, a trained Pharmacist or Nurse Provider will administer a flu vaccination. No prior prescription will be required and appointments take only minutes. You will be asked to complete a consent form and you may be asked some questions about your existing health and any previous reactions you may have had.

Question 6

How long will my appointment take?

Answer

Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your appointment and be aware you will need to remain in store for a further 15 minutes observation period in the unlikely event of an adverse reaction.

Question 7

What is influenza (flu) and how is it transmitted?

Answer

Influenza is a viral infection, caused by influenza virus types A, B or C. The virus is transmitted by virus-containing aerosols produced by coughing, sneezing or by direct contact with respiratory secretions.

Question 8

Can you get influenza from a flu vaccine?

Answer

Influenza vaccines will not give you the flu, as the vaccines available in Australia do not contain ‘live’ virus. After vaccination, the person will develop antibody levels that are likely to protect them against the strains of virus represented in the vaccine.

Question 9

What do they mean when they refer to a Quadrivalent Vaccine?

Answer

The Quadrivalent Vaccine protects against 4 strains of flu vaccine, as compared to Trivalent Vaccine types which protect against 3 strains. The vaccine types are advised by the World Health Organisation based on circulating vaccine types and the 2017 vaccine contains: – H1N1: A/ Michigan 45/2015 like (CHANGED) – H3N2: A/Hong Kong/4801/2014 like (no change) – B (for TIV): B/Brisbane/60/2008 like (no change) – 2nd B: B/Phuket/3073/2913 like (no change)

Question 10

Why do I need to get vaccinated against the flu every year?

Answer

There are two main reasons for getting an annual flu vaccine: – Flu viruses are frequently changing, and vaccines may be updated from one season to the next to protect against the most recent and common circulating strains. – A person’s immune protection from the influenza vaccination declines over time and annual vaccination is recommended.

Question 11

What will happen in my appointment?

Answer

During your appointment, a trained Pharmacist or Nurse Provider will administer a flu vaccination. No prior prescription will be required and appointments take only minutes. You will be asked to complete a consent form and you may be asked some questions about your existing health and any previous reactions you may have had.

Question 12

How long will my appointment take?

Answer

Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your appointment and be aware you will need to remain in store for a further 15 minutes observation period in the unlikely event of an adverse reaction.

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ABOUT SOUL PATTINSON CHEMIST

INFLUENZA

2017 was one of the worst outbreaks of influenza in Australia since 2009. If you’re looking to defend yourself this winter, we’re here for you. You can make an appointment online by clicking the BOOK NOW button below and confirming a time/day that best suits you.

Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness. It's quite different from the common cold, which is less severe.

WHY CHOOSE SOUL PATTINSON CHEMIST?

Facts About Influenza

What is influenza (flu) and how is it transmitted?

Can you get influenza from a flu vaccine?

What do they mean when they refer to a Quadrivalent Vaccine?

Why do I need to get vaccinated against the flu every year?

What will happen in my appointment?

How long will my appointment take?

Facts About the Whooping Cough

What is influenza (flu) and how is it transmitted?

Can you get influenza from a flu vaccine?

What do they mean when they refer to a Quadrivalent Vaccine?

Why do I need to get vaccinated against the flu every year?

What will happen in my appointment?

How long will my appointment take?

SOUL+ REWARDS

*Excluding prescriptions and pharmacy medicine.

myDNA testing involves using pharmacogenomics to identify variations in a number of genes that influence medication response.

myDNA offers a multiple gene medication test, which covers multiple medication categories (currently in excess of 80 medications).

A MedsCheck and Diabetes MedsCheck is a service which involves one-on-one time with your pharmacist.

You and your pharmacist will ensure you are getting the most out of your medicines. There is no cost to the consumer to receive a MedsCheck or Diabetes MedsCheck service.

We provide certificates of explanation that allow for reasonable and justified absences.

Visit our store and speak with one of our friendly staff members to get your absence from work certificate sorted FREE of charge.

Anaemia's primary cause is iron deficiency. It is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or their oxygen-carrying capacity is insufficient to meet physiologic needs.

Visit us to arrange an anaemia screening & check your health.

"Locally owned, Locally operated, Locally loved"

IMG_0143

IMG_0114

IMG_0150

ABOUT SOUL PATTINSON CHEMIST

INFLUENZA

2017 was one of the worst outbreaks of influenza in Australia since 2009. If you’re looking to defend yourself this winter, we’re here for you. You can make an appointment online by clicking the BOOK NOW button below and confirming a time/day that best suits you.

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Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness. It's quite different from the common cold, which is less severe.

WHY CHOOSE SOUL PATTINSON CHEMIST?

​

Facts About Influenza

What is influenza (flu) and how is it transmitted?

Can you get influenza from a flu vaccine?

What do they mean when they refer to a Quadrivalent Vaccine?

Why do I need to get vaccinated against the flu every year?

What will happen in my appointment?

How long will my appointment take?

Facts About the Whooping Cough

What is influenza (flu) and how is it transmitted?

Can you get influenza from a flu vaccine?

What do they mean when they refer to a Quadrivalent Vaccine?

Why do I need to get vaccinated against the flu every year?

What will happen in my appointment?

How long will my appointment take?

SOUL+ REWARDS

*Excluding prescriptions and pharmacy medicine.

myDNA testing involves using pharmacogenomics to identify variations in a number of genes that influence medication response.​

​

myDNA offers a multiple gene medication test, which covers multiple medication categories (currently in excess of 80 medications).

A MedsCheck and Diabetes MedsCheck is a service which involves one-on-one time with your pharmacist.

You and your pharmacist will ensure you are getting the most out of your medicines. There is no cost to the consumer to receive a MedsCheck or Diabetes MedsCheck service.

We provide certificates of explanation that allow for reasonable and justified absences.

​

Visit our store and speak with one of our friendly staff members to get your absence from work certificate sorted FREE of charge.

Anaemia's primary cause is iron deficiency. It is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or their oxygen-carrying capacity is insufficient to meet physiologic needs.

​

Visit us to arrange an anaemia screening & check your health.

myDNA testing involves using pharmacogenomics to identify variations in a number of genes that influence medication response.