Flu case study Paula Burns

Qualified paramedic Paula Burns is encouraging her colleagues to ensure they protect themselves against flu, having contracted it last year. The Sandyford based paramedic is asthmatic and has had the flu jab every year since it was introduced. But last year was an exception. A keen advocate for the vaccine, when it came to the start of winter last year, Paula had cold type symptoms and was advised to wait to be clear of them before having the jab.  Following a sunny holiday in October, she fully ...