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Is SARS influenza?
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No. SARS is caused by a different virus. Influenza is much more contagious than SARS. Influenza vaccines do not protect against SARS. However, people who are recommended to have annual flu vaccinations should do so. Those travelling overseas should also consider being vaccinated, as it will be important to prevent as much influenza as possible and to reduce the number of people who, on developing flu, might be initially considered to have SARS. This would also reduce the pressure on hospitals to manage patients with influenza at a time when SARS cases may occur and hospital beds are needed.
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