In the excitement and frenzy of H1N1 vaccination, many of us forget the menace that could be created by other pathogens and other Influenza viruses.
For those of us belonging to the high risk groups such as chronic illnesses, airway diseases, muscular diseases and diseases affecting our immune system, it is important not to forget seasonsal flu vaccine and adult pneumococcal vaccine.
For practitioners in Singapore, we should continue to keep a vigil on Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HFMD), Dengue and chickenpox.
On top of vaccinating ourselves, we will need to continue good hygiene habits of hand washing, civil behaviors like mask wearing and avoiding crowded places when we are not well.
If we continue to be unwell after a day or two of rest, we should consult our own Family Physician.
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