Few women receive a flu shot in pregnancy,despite their risk of severe infection and the benefit to babies.
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.
As cold and flu viruses return,experts say there are several things we can do to help ourselves this winter.
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.
Centres say an increase in cases of COVID-19,flu and colds has left them struggling to meet educator-to-children ratios.
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.
A winter childhood virus is on the rise again after it developed east and west coast variants and hit a summer peak during lockdowns.
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.
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.
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.
Victorian schools should consider temporarily returning to remote learning in the face of severe staff shortages.