Low flu vaccination rates for women during pregnancy,despite being an ‘at-risk’ group

Low flu vaccination rates for women during pregnancy,despite being an ‘at-risk’ group

Few women receive a flu shot in pregnancy,despite their risk of severe infection and the benefit to babies.

  • byMary Ward

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Which at-home hacks to ward off cold and flu actually work?

Which at-home hacks to ward off cold and flu actually work?

We all have our go-tos for preventing and managing symptoms,from honey to vitamin C,but one of the best options is,in fact,stinky garlic.

  • bySarah Berry
So,more people are ‘virus naive’. Now what?

So,more people are ‘virus naive’. Now what?

As cold and flu viruses return,experts say there are several things we can do to help ourselves this winter.

  • bySamantha Selinger-Morris
‘Patchwork approach’:Pharmacists call for simpler free flu shot scheme

‘Patchwork approach’:Pharmacists call for simpler free flu shot scheme

During June,the NSW government is covering the cost of flu shots for people who were not eligible to receive the vaccine for free under the federal government’s program.

  • byMary Ward
Sickness ravages childcare sector as it struggles to find staff

Sickness ravages childcare sector as it struggles to find staff

Centres say an increase in cases of COVID-19,flu and colds has left them struggling to meet educator-to-children ratios.

  • byMadeleine Heffernan
Free flu shots for Victorians as strain affecting kids drives up cases

Free flu shots for Victorians as strain affecting kids drives up cases

GPs and pharmacies will offer all Victorians free flu vaccinations after an early start to the flu season has put the health system under pressure.

  • byAisha Dow
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Winter childhood virus spreading fast after surviving lockdown

Winter childhood virus spreading fast after surviving lockdown

A winter childhood virus is on the rise again after it developed east and west coast variants and hit a summer peak during lockdowns.

  • byMary Ward
Free flu shots in June for all NSW residents

Free flu shots in June for all NSW residents

This year’s influenza season is expected to be severe after plummeting to record lows during the pandemic after the state recorded about 7000 cases in May.

  • byAmelia McGuire andMary Ward
‘It’s not even winter yet’:Doctors fear months ahead as hospitals fill up

‘It’s not even winter yet’:Doctors fear months ahead as hospitals fill up

Conditions inside Victorian hospitals are as dire right now as healthcare workers would expect in the depths of winter,as they grapple with flu and COVID-19 outbreaks and a spike in ambulance queues.

  • byMelissa Cunningham andAisha Dow
Tens of thousands of Queenslanders race to get free flu jab this weekend alone

Tens of thousands of Queenslanders race to get free flu jab this weekend alone

After a few early hiccups,the push to get Queenslanders vaccinated against the flu appears to be on track as thousands roll up their sleeves.

  • byStuart Layt
Cancel camps and let schools shut if needed,unions say as illness bites

Cancel camps and let schools shut if needed,unions say as illness bites

Victorian schools should consider temporarily returning to remote learning in the face of severe staff shortages.

  • byMadeleine Heffernan andNicole Precel