![]() IF you’re elderly or unwell and then you get flu on top of that, it could be hard to fight it off, advises a Turanga Health senior nurse, ahead of this year’s flu vaccination campaign. Turanga Health staff are vaccinating whānau against this year’s influenza strains by visiting rural locations and workplaces around the rohe. The mobile team has been out and about doing the mahi since mid-April. Influenza, or the flu, is not the same as a common cold, warns primary care kaiwhakahaere Bobbie Cameron. “It can make vulnerable people such as kaumātua, and those with health conditions, extremely unwell.” Bobbie asks that if you know someone who would benefit from vaccination “please bring them to one of our clinics.” While you’re there, choose vaccination for your own health and wellbeing too, she adds. “Influenza can make you very sick, even if you’re fit and healthy.” Despite the warm weather the region has been experiencing this autumn, it’s important to get vaccinated before the cold months hit. “Stick with your normal routine and get your annual influenza vaccination now,” Bobbie says. “We’re all busy and it’s hard to find the time but the best chance of protecting yourself is to get your flu shot. It’s free. We’re coming to you. Why would you leave it to chance?” Turanga Health will be at rural locations and worksites offering influenza vaccinations and Covid-boosters during May and June. There is a mix of drive-through and location-based clinics. The team features 25 vaccinating nurses and kaiāwhina. New to the vaccinating team this season are Hotorene Brown, Franzee Nuku, and Luti Ovaleni. As always, Turanga Health’s vaccination events prioritise manaaki and wellbeing. “You and your whānau will experience being cared for and nurtured, and you can have a cuppa!” assures Bobbie.
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