i brought my parents for the flu vaccine..I know it doesnt really help much but at least it is 80% effective against normal seasonal flu...People are getting sick nowadays becos it seems to be the season,so dats wat we are trying to avoid..Dont want the health authorities to quarantine us becos of normal flu..Thus the reason why i feel the flu jab is important for us..I dont want anyone of us to get sick since we are going away next week..Bangang tu eh if kami stuck kana quarantine tia di airport..That will spoil every thing..

Anyway,had my injection and guess wat...Within 1 hour or so, Im starting to feel unease..My sis didnt took the in jection cos she is phobic to needles..My parents was fine and sick-free after the injection..I seem to have side effects.My body is aching and my head feel so heavy..Took some paracetamol..Hope that helps..Will have my rest now..Let the flu army in my body proceed with their war...


Below are just a lil info that i felt is important..More info from the website..

Adapted from www.thetraveldoctor.com

Swine Influenza (Swine Flu) H1N1 Outbreak

How do I catch influenza?

Aside from being coughed or sneezed upon by an infected person, the most common way to catch the flu is by touching something which has been coughed or sneezed upon by an infected person. For instance, the person that used the shopping cart before you had the flu. They covered their mouth with their hand when they coughed, then used that hand to push the cart around the store. You touch the handle, and then without thinking while shopping, you rub your eye or nose the virus enters your body.

What should I do to protect myself?

There are 6 simple things:

• Have the regular flu vaccine.
• When you go out, take tissues or hankies – and if you get stuck, cough into your elbow.
• Hands should be kept clean and away from face – don’t touch eyes, nose and mouth. Use soap and water or hand sanitisers. Avoid shaking hands.
• Keep informed. Phone your doctor if you develop symptoms.
• Wear a mask and stay home if you are sick.
• Reduce contact with sick persons.