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Protect yourself this flu season

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April 23, 2025

INFLUENZA, also known as the flu, is an acute viral respiratory infection transmitted by the influenza virus.

- DR ROSHAN S RAMKISSOON

Protect yourself this flu season

There are three main types of the virus: A, B and C. The current seasonal viruses are A(H1N1), A (A3N2) and influenza B viruses.

The flu season in South Africa usually starts at the beginning of winter. With global travel though, we are seeing individuals with various viruses causing respiratory symptoms throughout the year. This year in South Africa, the flu season started earlier than expected, in the week of March 24, based on monitoring at government health facilities.

The start of the flu season needs to be a reminder to safeguard ourselves by getting the flu vaccine.

The vaccine is available at government and private healthcare facilities, including general practitioners and pharmacies.

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