This year’s Flu vaccine contains 4 strains included based on recommendations made by the World Health Organisation.
an A/Michigan/45/2015 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus
an A/Singapore/INFIMH-16-0019/2016 (H3N2)-like virus
a B/Phuket/3073/2013-like virus
aB/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus
The AH3N2 strain (the so called "Aussie Flu") has been rife across the UK and other countriesin Europe, with a high death rate. The good news is that is covered by the 2018 quadrivalent fluvaccine.
The Flu vaccination is one of the most effective ways a business can help protect itself from the costs of winter staff illness. International studies have shown the costsavings of a workplace vaccination programme have been calculated to be a $3 - $5 return for every $1 spent on Flu vaccinations.
Vaccination is the best protection against the Flu and reducing its impact. The Flu spreads easily and can sweep through businesses. 3 out of 4 people don't even know they have the Flu, but can still pass it on, and potentially make others very sick.
Remember vaccinationprotects not only the person vaccinated, but the people around them who may bemore vulnerable. The elderly, children, pregnant women, and people with lowimmunity are at high risk of dying from the Flu.