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.
GPs sound alarm over aged-care flu standards Australia’s horror flu season has resulted in more than 360 influenza outbreaks at residential aged care facilities across the country.
National flu death toll tops 250 Australia is battling through one of its deadliest flu seasons on record.
Another state lowers age limit for pharmacy vaccinations Western Australia will allow pharmacists to provide influenza vaccinations to children as young as 10 after a spate of flu-related deaths.
Prevention into practice: Working to bridge gaps in adult vaccination Associate Professor John Litt discussed the benefits of preventive healthcare during a recent presentation at the APNA conference.
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.
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.
Flu death toll rises Australia’s horror early flu season has continued, with the confirmed number of influenza-related mortalities now at 79.