High-dose, immune-boosting or four-strain? A guide to flu vaccines for over-65s
- Written by Allen Cheng, Professor in Infectious Diseases Epidemiology, Monash University
There are three types of flu vaccine available in Australia.Image Point Fr/Shutterstock
Flu vaccines work by exposing the body to a component of the virus so it can “practise” fighting it off, without risking infection. The immune system can then mount a more rapid and effective response when faced with a “real” virus.
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