Influenza A (H1N1)

Unlike the pandemic A(H1N1) vaccine due to arrive in January, the new seasonal flu vaccine due to arrive in March/April will be available to the general public, as long as they can pay for it. – AP/ Amy Sancetta

Here’s that update on flu vaccines in Malaysia you’ve been waiting for.

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H1N1 vaccination

For the vast majority, H1N1 is a flu like any other, in that it is self limiting. For a small segment – those at risk of complications – it is a flu like no other. Who do we vaccinate?

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Know the difference!

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Understand the difference between Cold & Influenza A (H1N1):
Symptoms
Common Cold
Influenza A (H1N1)
Fever
Rare
Characteristic, high (38° C) lasts 3-4 days
Headache
Rare
Prominent
General Ache
Pains Usually Slight
Often Severe
Fatigue
Very Mild
Can last up to 2-3 weeks
Extreme Exhaustion
Never
Early and Prominent
Running/Stuffy Nose
Common
Sometimes
Sneezing
Usual
Sometimes
Cough
None/Mild
Severe, without phlegm in the beginning
Sore Throat
Common
Sometimes
Chest Discomfort
Mild to moderate hacking cough
Common: Can become severe