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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the most effective way to prevent Influenza is vaccination.1 Vaccinating around 33-73% of the population can significantly reduce outbreaks.3

How do flu vaccines work?4

What is the difference between split vs subunit vaccine?5-7

Sub-unit Vaccine
Split Vaccine
CompositionOuter parts of the virusBroken pieces of the virus including surface and internal parts
Post-vaccination reactionsLocal and systemic reactions may occur following vaccinationLocal and systemic reactions may occur, but are generally reported less often than with split vaccines

Benefits of flu vaccine8,9

Prevents Flu

When you’re vaccinated, you’re less likely to get the flu. It also reduces the severity of illness in vaccinated people who fall sick

Once A Year

The annual flu vaccine gives you optimal protection from the current season’s active flu strains.

Reduce Hospitalization

During 2019 – 2020, the flu vaccination prevented an estimated 105,000 flu-related hospitalizations

Better Productivity

Influenza is associated with workplace productivity loss. A typical employee could lose ~3.5 workdays following influenza infection

Daily Preventative Actions to Stop the Spread of Virus 8

Who Should Get Vaccinated?1,10

Annual influenza vaccination is indicated for individuals aged 6 months and above to help reduce the risk of influenza infect ion and transmission.

Vaccination is especially important for people in high -risk groups, as they are more likely to experience severe illness and flu-related complications.

Pregnant women

Children 6 months – 5 years

Elderly aged ≥ 65 years

Individual with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, chronic lung disease

Healthcare Workers

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