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With winter fast approaching in the Western Cape and a possible escalation of patients who will experience the cold and flu, the Western Cape Government has ensured that primary health care facilities are geared and ready to offer free flu vaccinations to patients at risk.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we attempt to stop the spread of Covid-19, we reiterate that the flu vaccine does not protect you against contracting Covid-19. Each year the flu vaccine is developed according to the prediction of strains that will be in circulation for that season and should therefore be administered every year as the strains evolve continuously,\u201d Sandra Maritz, spokesperson for the Department of Health in the Cape Winelands District said.<\/p>\n

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However, receiving the annual flu vaccination will ensure that your immune system is not weakened, particularly for vulnerable patients.<\/p>\n

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The National Department has identified the vulnerable groups who are earmarked to receive the flu vaccination at public health facilities. These include:<\/strong> <\/p>\n
1.\u2009Front line health workers.<\/p>\n
2.\u2009Individuals over the age of 65.<\/p>\n
3.\u2009People with cardiovascular disease (including chronic heart disease, hypertension, stroke and diabetes).<\/p>\n
4.\u2009People with chronic lung disease (asthma chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pregnant women and people living with HIV and AIDS will be considered for vaccination once the first four risk groups have been vaccinated.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor 2020, the Western Cape received 105 000 vaccine doses. These vaccines have been distributed during the past week and is available from primary health care facilities. Facilities have records of the various patients in each of these vulnerable groups and will allocate quantities to these groups first,\u201d Maritz added.<\/p>\n

As part of social distancing measures in place, facilities will provide the vaccinations through outreaches such as: providing it at old age homes and administer it when home delivery of chronic medication are done. Those vulnerable groups who have appointments at facilities will receive theirs when honouring their appointments.<\/p>\n

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How do you prevent the spread of flu? <\/p>\n
In keeping in line with the current nationwide lockdown, the Department\u2019s call is for the public to:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u2009stay home and only leave your home if you need to get essential supplies or medical care;<\/p>\n
\u2022\u2009keep 1.5 meter from others;<\/p>\n
\u2022\u2009cover nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and throw away used tissue in bin; <\/p>\n
\u2022\u2009wash hands often with soap or use an alcohol based hand rub, especially after coughing, sneezing, or blowing the nose; and<\/p>\n
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\u2022\u2009clean surfaces that are commonly touched.<\/p>\n

How safe is the vaccine? <\/p>\n

\u201cThe flu vaccine, as with all vaccines, has been tested and declared safe for use, even for persons in high risk groups, including pregnant women and HIV-infected individuals. The vaccine cannot result in influenza infection as there is no live virus contained within the vaccine. Some persons experience mild fever and local pain at the injection site. Overall the vaccine has an excellent safety record.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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