Health Information and Self Care Advice for Scotland

Evidence has shown that healthy over 65s have some natural immunity to the H1N1 virus, however those with weakened immune systems maybe at risk of serious complications if they catch the virus.

Older people should not be unduly worried about the virus however if you have an underlying health condition and have not yet been vaccinated, speak to your GP.

All people over 65 are eligible to receive the seasonal flu vaccine and the 2010 seasonal flu vaccine will protect you from  H1N1 as well as other strains of flu.  

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