What is influenza?

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Title: What is influenza? (PDF file) (Links to English resource)

Summary: Contents: What is influenza? How is influenza spread? What are the symptoms? How can influenza be treated? How can I prevent influenza? When should I be vaccinated? Where can I receive my vaccination? Will I have to pay for the vaccine? Is the vaccine safe? How effective is the vaccine? Who should not have the vaccination? Do I need to receive a flu vaccine every year?

Organisation: NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Target audience: General

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