Influenza vaccine
Influenza is an annual viral disease that is particularly contagious during winter in Sweden. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with underlying illnesses are hit the hardest. Influenza can lead to death among the risk groups, but most people who get sick in Sweden recover after a while. Examples of symptoms that occur in connection with the flu are cough, fever, joint pain and headache.
Price for the flu vaccination: 295kr
What is the difference between influenza and covid-19?
The symptoms of the annual flu and Covid-19 are similar, and it can be challenging to know what you have been affected by. Both infections are spread through contact infection and droplet infection. You usually get a fever, dry cough and fatigue from flu and Covid-19. To make it easier to determine what you have suffered from, we have listed the most common symptoms for each infection below.
Influenza - Symptoms
It usually takes 1-4 days from being infected until you feel symptoms. Typical flu symptoms are:
- Fever
- Sore throat and cough
- Fatigue
- Chilled
- Joint and/or muscle pain
- Headache
Covid-19 - Symptoms
The symptoms differ significantly from person to person. Some are affected without notice, and some may become seriously ill and need hospital care.
- Fever
- Sore throat and cough
- Respiratory effects / Harder to breathe
- Joint and/or muscle pain
- Headache
- Impaired sense of taste and smell
- Nausea
Does the flu vaccine have any side effects?
There are mild side effects associated with all vaccinations. These are redness, swelling and itching around the injection site. It is important to note that vaccines are, in most cases, based on egg protein; egg allergy sufferers are asked to consult one of our doctors, who is always on-site before vaccination against influenza to avoid allergic reactions.