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Direct Chemist Outlet is encouraging people to be proactive in avoiding influenza this year.<\/p>\n

They are helping people avoid the flu through their in-pharmacy vaccination service, offered at select stores.<\/p>\n

Direct Chemist Outlet Ocean Grove pharmacist Matt Pittwood said other ways to safeguard against the flu were similar to those people are already being urged to practice.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe same measures that prevent people catching the coronavirus are also the same to prevent people catching the flu: stay 1.5 metres away from other people, cough in to your elbow, tissues and paper towel are single use, bin them after using. Take care and stay healthy this winter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Flu symptoms come on quickly and severely. Direct Chemist Outlet advises symptoms include exhaustion, a high fever (>38.5 degrees Celsius), body aches, chills and sweating, sore throat, headache, and a cough.<\/p>\n

In some cases, it can cause serious health problems and result in hospitalisation.<\/p>\n

Those who experience flu-like symptoms should contact their doctors quickly as anti-viral treatments are only helpful in the first 48 hours of the flu.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, paracetamol and cough medicine will help reduce the symptoms. Bed rest and staying hydrated are crucial to recovery.<\/p>\n

People are encouraged to contact their local Direct Chemist Outlet store to get immunised.<\/p>\n

To find a store near you, head to directchemistoutlet.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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