What About Swine Flu?

Will the vaccine protect me against Swine Flu?

This season’s ‘flu’ could be worse because of the new influenza virus commonly known as Swine Flu.

Swine Flu (officially known as Pandemic Influenza [H1N1] 09) has been in the news a lot because it is a new type of ‘flu’ we have not been exposed to before.

The good news is that in New Zealand, the 2010 seasonal influenza vaccine also contains protection against Swine Flu.

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Fluvax® & Fluarix® are Prescription Medicines. They contain inactivated strains of influenza vaccine for the prevention of influenza Types A & B. Specific types to be notified. Fluvax® CSL Biotherapies, Auckland. Fluarix ® GlaxoSmithKline NZ Ltd, Auckland. Please read the brochure or consent form and talk to your doctor about the benefits and any possible side effects and check the Consumer Medicine Information [CMI] or datasheet of these vaccines at www.medsafe.govt.nz. For More information on the vaccine call 0800 IMMUNE (466 863). TAPS CH2872