Important Flu Update & How to Stay Protected

The Ministry of Health has reported a recent increase in flu and respiratory infections, especially in schools and kindergartens. This is a common trend after holiday travel and social gatherings.

The good news is that while cases are up, the majority are mild, and the flu strains in circulation are the ones we already know about, with no dangerous new mutations detected.

Key Advice from the Health Ministry:

To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, please remember these simple steps:

• Wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitiser.

• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

• Stay home and rest if you feel sick.

• Wear a mask in public if you have symptoms.

Your Best Defense: Get Your Flu Shot!

The most effective way to protect yourself from a severe case of the flu is through vaccination. This is especially important for those at higher risk.

High-risk groups include:

• Children

• The Elderly

• Pregnant Women

• Individuals with chronic illnesses (like asthma, diabetes, heart disease)

Action Step: Schedule your annual flu vaccine today! It's your best shot at staying healthy this season. Contact myGP Clinic for your Flu Vaccination today.

Let's work together to stay healthy and reduce the spread of the flu

卫生部提醒：注意防范流感及呼吸道感染

卫生部近日报告显示，流感及呼吸道感染病例有所增加，尤其是在学校及幼儿园。这是在假期旅行和社交聚会后常见的趋势。

好消息是，虽然病例数量上升，但多数症状轻微，且当前传播的流感毒株均为已知类型，未检测到危险的新变异株。

卫生部重要建议：
为保护您和家人的健康，请牢记以下简单有效的防护措施：

• 勤洗手并使用洗手液消毒

• 咳嗽或打喷嚏时掩住口鼻

• 若感不适请居家休息

• 出现症状时在公共场所请佩戴口罩

最佳防护措施：接种流感疫苗！
预防流感最有效的方式就是接种疫苗，这对高风险人群尤为重要。

高风险群体包括：

• 儿童

• 老年人

• 孕妇

• 慢性病患者（如哮喘、糖尿病、心脏病患者）

 立即行动： 请立即预约年度流感疫苗接种！这是守护您本季健康的最佳选择。欢迎联系myGP诊所接种流感疫苗。

让我们携手守护健康，共同降低流感传播风险！