Free flu vaccinations: Everything GPs need to know Universally free flu vaccines are now available – in theory at least – across all Australian states. Here, newsGP sums up the latest details.
Free flu vaccination campaigns expand across the country Most states are territories are now offering to pay for people to get vaccinated against influenza, as the national caseload continues to mount.
Flu jab ‘helped workers avoid COVID-19’: Study A new pre-print article looking at healthworkers in Qatar suggests those who had a flu jab stood a much better chance of dodging severe COVID-19.
Plans ramp up for Tamiflu deployment in aged care Influenza is returning and while it is too early to judge the seasonal severity, general practice will be fundamental to the preventive measures being put in place.
Influenza ‘resurgence’ expected in coming months Open borders and low immunity levels has added additional importance to year’s flu vaccine rollout, the Federal Health Secretary has written.
Flu return ‘inevitable’ in 2022 After a succession of record lows, newsGP looks at what the traditional flu season might bring this year and the risks of community complacency.
ATAGI urges co-administration of flu vaccine to avoid ‘resurgence’ New advice calls for any eligible Australian to receive an influenza vaccine as soon as possible, including alongside COVID boosters.
Flu-zero: More than a year since Australia’s last flu death The absence of influenza in the community has been described as ‘amazing’, but it is also making planning for next year difficult.
New vaccine advice for aged care residents People in aged care can now get a COVID vaccine within two weeks of a flu shot, following new advice from health authorities.
Influenza remains at record low levels to start 2021 But health authorities say it is still essential for patients to receive their flu vaccinations ahead of the season.