With plummeting temperatures across the country, comes soup mixes on the shelves, heaters and hot water bottles. It also ushers in flu season and let’s be honest, no one wants to spend any time sniffling under a mountain of tissues. So how do you stay ahead of getting the common cold? Here are some practical, […]
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Following an early surge in flu cases across the country, health officials are highlighting the role of good hand hygiene in protecting against infection this winter. Observed annually on May 5, World Hand Hygiene Day underscores the critical role of handwashing in curbing the spread of infectious diseases, particularly during the colder months when illnesses like influenza
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South Africa’s influenza season has started. While most people recover fully from flu after a week or two without the need for any special treatment, this viral condition can cause serious illness, particularly for those at risk, including the elderly, pregnant women, and small children. “The influenza or flu virus is particularly fast, clever and savvy
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It is that time of year when everyone around us is sniffling, coughing and generally just feeling ‘under the weather’ with seasonal ailments. “While this is to be expected, particularly as the weather cools down, it is worth remembering that influenza can be dangerous for some people and can easily spiral out of control if
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We’ve all been there: the sore throat, runny nose and cough. Often, feeling like this is due to the common cold, especially if the onset is gradual and the symptoms quite mild. But with winter approaching, is flu something we really need to worry about? While more than 100 different viruses can cause a cold, influenza is
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With influenza season fast approaching, stock of this year’s flu vaccine is currently available in South Africa. “There are different forms of flu caused by various virus strains, and each year the influenza virus mutates. A new vaccine is developed and needed every year for us to remain protected,” says Dr Cathelijn Zeijlemaker, a family
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