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Prevention- The flu vaccine

Much of the illness and death caused by the influenza virus can be prevented by the annual influenza vaccination. Many individuals still do not have the knowledge or understand the importance or how to get the vaccine and also because at times, stocks can run out of the vaccine. There have been many miss-understandings of the vaccine in the public eye. The vaccine is given each year by an injection. People who are at high risk of getting the influenza virus are strongly recommended to get annual vaccination. These groups of people include:

� Aged over 65

� Chronic respiratory disease

� Chronic heart disease

� Chronic kidney disease

� Chronic liver disease

� Diabetes

� Chronic neurological disease

� Immunosuppression illness

High risk groups also include those working in public sector areas or those in contact with a number of different groups of people, for example : health care workers, those living in close proximity to others, gym environments, air conditioned areas or working.

The vaccine needs to be given each year, this is due to the clever fact that the virus changes continually by mutating. Therefore, each year, the vaccine changes according to the most up to date virus that is present. Also, once a person receives the vaccine, the effectiveness of the vaccine, reduces over time in an individual.

The vaccine should be taken around September of each year and it takes approximately 2 weeks for the beneficially effects of the vaccine to develop.

Galen Health Website Terms and Conditions

This page contains information regarding terms and conditions for the use of Galen Health website.

Notice and disclaimer
Accessing our site
Intellectual property rights
Credits
Linking to the Galen Health website
Data Protection
Use of Information
Complaints Procedure
Direct Debit Guarantee
Regulation

Notice and disclaimer

Unless otherwise specified, the materials on this website are directed solely at those who access this website from the United Kingdom mainland. Galen Health makes no representation that any information, product or service referred to in the materials on this website is appropriate for use, or available, in other locations. Those who choose to access this website from other locations are responsible for compliance with local laws if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
Galen Health has used all reasonable care and skill in compiling the content of this website but makes no warranty as to the accuracy of any information on this website and cannot accept liability for any errors or omissions.
Galen Health shall not be liable to any person for any loss or damage that may arise from the use of any of the information contained in any of the materials on this website. Please note, the information in any such materials is not intended nor implied to be a be in used in the place of professional medical advice nor is it intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.
Material appearing on this website may include advertising and other material submitted by parties other than Galen Health. It is the responsibility of these third parties to ensure that material and websites comply with all relevant laws and regulations. To the full extent permissible by law, Galen Health disclaims all responsibility for any error, omission or inaccuracy in such material or its failure to comply with the relevant laws or regulations.
These exclusions of liability will not apply to any damages arising from death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Galen Health or any of its employees or agents.

This notice and disclaimer is governed by and construed in accordance with English Law. If any part of this notice and disclaimer is deemed unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable then that part will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining parts.

If you require any further information you may either

(i) call us 020 7079 2141

(ii) email your enquiry to enquiries@galen-health.co.uk

(iii) write to: Galen Health, 9 Harley Street, London, W1G 9AL

Accessing our site

Galen Health reserves the right to withdraw or amend the service we provide on our site without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason our site is unavailable at any time or for any period.

Intellectual property rights

Unless stated otherwise, we are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in our site, and in the material published on it.

You must not modify the paper or digital copies of any materials you have downloaded in any way, and you must not use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences or any graphics separately from any accompanying text.

Our status as the authors of material on our site must always be acknowledged.

You must not use any part of the materials on our site for commercial purposes without obtaining a licence to do so from us.

Credits

Images used for headers throughout the site is copyright

Galen Health are the owners of the copyright and database rights in the site, except where specifically stated otherwise, this is inclusive of content data, design, graphics, text, images, software and underlying source codes. Galen Health is the owner of all trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos and devices appearing on the site, whether registered or unregistered, except where specifically stated otherwise.

Linking to the Galen Health website

If you would like to link to the Galen Health website, please email us at enquiries@galen-health.co.uk

Links from our site: Where our site contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your information only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

Data Protection

The confidentiality of your information is of paramount concern to Galen Health. Galen Health fully complies with Data Protection Legislation and Medical Confidentiality Guidelines. Information submitted to Galen Health over this website is maybe unprotected until it reaches us. Users are advised not to send confidential details or credit card numbers by email.

Galen Health does not make the names and addresses of members or patients available to other organisations.

Medical information will be kept confidential. It will only be disclosed to those involved with your treatment or care, or to any person or organisation who may be responsible for meeting your treatment expenses, or their agents. In such instances Galen Health will inform you of whom your information will be shared with, in consultation with you and your consent.

Use of Information

We do not collect information about individuals. In such instances where we may need data collection in relation to individuals, this will be clearly stated and provided with your knowledge.

We currently do not collect non-specific visitor information

We currently do not use cookies

Complaints Procedure

We encourage feedback from our patients and users on a regular basis, in relation to positive feedback and service areas which may not have met your needs, or where you may have encountered difficulties.

If you would like to inform us of the above please call us on 020 7079 2141

Alternatively, you can email enquiries@galen-health.co.uk , fax us at 44 (0)20 7079 2142 or write to us at:

Galen Health, 9 Harley Street, London, W1G 9AL

Direct Debit Guarantee

The Guarantee is offered by all Banks and Building Societies that take part in the Direct Debit Scheme. The efficiency and security of the Scheme is monitored and protected by your own Bank or Building Society.

If the amounts to be paid or the payment dates change, you will be told of this in advance by at least 14 working days, as agreed.

If an error is made by Galen Health or your Bank or Building Society you are guaranteed a full and immediate refund from your branch of the amount paid.

You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by writing to your Bank or Building Society. Please also send a copy of your letter to us.

Regulation

Galen Health is registered in England and Wales at Companies House under number 06901340. The registered office is at 416 Green Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9JX

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