Sally Furniss
Well-known member
Asthma sufferers advised to get flu shots before winter
Thu, 14 May 2009 9:02p.m.
People with asthma have been advised to get immunised against influenza now before winter sets in.
Influenza immunisation is free for people with long-term conditions such as asthma until June 30.
"If you have a virus go to your chest and you have asthma, you could end up in real trouble," said Asthma and Respiratory Foundation medical director Professor Robin Taylor.
New Zealand has the second-highest rate of asthma in the world behind the United Kingdom, and asthma is the leading reason for local children and young people being hospitalised.
"Around one in five New Zealanders, including one in four kids, has asthma and getting immunised, using your preventer inhaler regularly and getting an asthma management plan are very important for Kiwis with asthma this winter," Prof Taylor said.
http://www.3news.co.nz/News/Asthma-...rticleID/104207/Default.aspx?ArticleID=104207
Thu, 14 May 2009 9:02p.m.
People with asthma have been advised to get immunised against influenza now before winter sets in.
Influenza immunisation is free for people with long-term conditions such as asthma until June 30.
"If you have a virus go to your chest and you have asthma, you could end up in real trouble," said Asthma and Respiratory Foundation medical director Professor Robin Taylor.
New Zealand has the second-highest rate of asthma in the world behind the United Kingdom, and asthma is the leading reason for local children and young people being hospitalised.
"Around one in five New Zealanders, including one in four kids, has asthma and getting immunised, using your preventer inhaler regularly and getting an asthma management plan are very important for Kiwis with asthma this winter," Prof Taylor said.
http://www.3news.co.nz/News/Asthma-...rticleID/104207/Default.aspx?ArticleID=104207