Government urged to subsidise flu shot for under five-year-olds The Victorian Health Minister echoes PBAC recommendations to include flu vaccinations for children under five years.
Mums-to-be encouraged to get flu jab A surge in cases of flu in babies has led to calls to boost pregnancy vaccination rates in Victoria.
Children and the flu: What to look out for this winter Children’s immune systems are more vulnerable to the flu, and even those who are otherwise healthy can develop complications.
Natural remedies: Help or harm? With flu season upon us, newsGP speaks to four experts about what GPs should know when it comes to complementary and alternative medicines.
Flu vaccine supplies increase to accommodate record uptake Additional vaccines are set for Australia following a horror start to the flu season.
Australian researchers developing single vaccine for flu and pneumonia As Australia remains in the grip of a severe flu season, a new vaccine may be able to take on two deadly respiratory diseases at once.
Questions over expansion of Tasmania’s flu vaccine program Allowing pharmacists to administer vaccinations to children as young as 10 risks patient safety, according to the RACGP.
Federal Government releases record number of flu vaccines As Australia grapples with a surge in influenza cases, Health Minister Greg Hunt hopes to encourage high vaccination rates throughout the country.
GPs the key to flu vaccinations for pregnant women A study has identified a strong recommendation from healthcare providers, particularly GPs, as the most important factor in increasing influenza vaccine uptake among pregnant women.
Good for the herd GPs are reminding patients of the importance of up-to-date vaccinations in order to ensure herd immunity and keep vulnerable people protected.