Influenze vaccine contains antigens from 2 or 3 of the currently circulating types of flu virus.

Vaccination is recommended for elderly people particularly those with heart, lungs or kidney disease. Flu vaccination has to be repeated before each winter because of the possible changes in virus types.

This vaccine is recommended for those who are at risk of pneumococcal (a type of bacteria) pneumonia. A single dose of vaccine gives protection agians infections caused by this bacteria. Revaccination is required at a later date.

Commonly known as treatment for dog bite. Rabies vaccine gives protection against the disease. Rabies is usually caused by the bite of a mad dog, monkey, cat, etc. and can lead to a feeling of fear of water and death. A series of 5 injections needs to be given. Usually Rabies vaccine is given once the dog bite has already taken place.