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.
Less than 10% of under-fives vaccinated against flu As influenza cases rise sharply, a poll conducted by the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne suggests many parents are unaware of the risks.
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.
WA Government expands community pharmacy vaccination The RACGP has questioned whether there is evidence to support the policy shift, warning the decision could have unintended consequences.
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.
GP issues warning over COVID testing confusion Rapid antigen tests versus PCR – which is appropriate, and when? GPs are being urged to educate patients in the lead up to winter.
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.