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Is seasonal flu just a really bad cold/is the vaccine worth it?

Seasonal flu is much more serious than a cold. It can take weeks to recover from, and can potentially be life threatening. If you already have an underlying health condition, or are aged 65 or over, or are pregnant or recently given birth it will hit you hardest, and it may make existing conditions worse and increase the risk of illnesses such as pneumonia or bronchitis.

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