by Sirius Health | Mar 31, 2021 | General Health, Immunisation
When you travel you expose yourself to different viruses and pathogens, and you run the risk of bringing new diseases into the country. It is good practice to get vaccinated to ensure you protect yourself and the people around you. Because each country has its own...
by Sirius Health | Jan 19, 2021 | General Practitioners, Immunisation
Mumps is a viral disease that is spread through contact with a person who is infected. It is important to note that there is no treatment for mumps and that it can cause severe complications. The best form of protection is to have the mumps vaccine which is available...
by Sirius Health | Oct 18, 2020 | Immunisation
Today we are going to answer the question of ‘how does immunisation work’ and why it’s important to have regular and seasonal vaccinations. At Sirius Health we promote healthy living and want our patients to know that vaccines work when they are done at the correct...
by Sirius Health | Nov 30, 2019 | Immunisation
We often take for granted how effective vaccines have been, because we have the comfort of living during a time when many communicable diseases are no longer a threat to our lives. If you’re asking “should I get a flu shot for 2019?”, the answer is “definitely yes!”....
by Sirius Health | Sep 14, 2019 | Immunisation
If you’d like to know the answer to ‘does the flu shot work’, the vaccine can provide moderate protection from influenza. But, as no vaccine is 100% effective, there is no guarantee that you will not develop flu. If you have your flu shot however, your chances of...