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Station Drive Surgery, Ludlow
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Flu Clinics Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. It is usually a self-limiting disease with recovery in two to seven days, but can be a serious illness and may be complicated by bronchitis, bacterial pneumonia and otitis media. Selective immunisation is recommended to protect those who are most risk of serious illness or death should they develop influenza. Annual immunisation is therefore strongly recommended for adults and children with any of the following: aged over 65 chronic respiratory disease, including asthma chronic heart disease chronic renal failure diabetes mellitus Flu clinics start in early October and will be publicised by the surgery on notice boards or to 'at risk' groups by letter. Please ask a receptionist if unsure.
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