Dr. Mehvish Aqil - Pulmonologist & Medical Specialist.

13/05/2026

29/12/2025

*FLU VACCINE*

*Flu is not a simple Cold !*
It can cause pneumonia ICU admission even death.
Especially in elder, children,pregnant woman and people with Diabetes,Heart Disease ,Asthma and COPD.

*Common Misunderstanding*
Vaccines will prevent all FLUs forever.
But the *correct answer* is.
1 - Flu virus changes every year.
2 - Vaccines are updated annually.
3 - Vaccines reduce the chance of getting FLU.
Vaccine makes illness milder and prevents complications.

*Myth: "The shot gave me the flu."*
Fact: No. The shot contains a dead virus. It cannot give you the flu. If you feel a tiny bit tired, that’s just your body building its defense!

*Myth: "I don't need it every year."*
Fact: Yes, you do. The flu changes every year, like a phone update. You need the latest version to stay protected.

*STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR*

AGE MORE THAN 65.
PREGNANT WOMAN.
CHILDREN FROM 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS.
ASTHMA , COPD , HEART DISEASE.
DIABETES , KIDNEY.
IMMUNO-COMPROMISED PATIENTS.
HEALTH CARE WORKER.
CARE-GIVERS OF ELDERLY.