Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed “deep discussions” with the Pharmacy Guild and Australian Medical Association about making flu shots free,while the ambulance union has flagged a shortage in advanced life support paramedics.
New data shows fewer than two in 10 Victorian children under five have received a flu vaccination this year,despite being eligible for a free jab because they are considered especially at risk.
Influenza cases have soared,while the nation’s top advisory group is set to expand eligibility for fourth COVID-19 vaccines.
Queenslanders are being encouraged to wear a mask and stay home if sick as cases of influenza A surge,with free vaccines now available to all.
Queensland will offer free flu vaccinations to head off a surge in cases.
An increasing number of Victorians are falling very ill with nasty bouts of influenza,leaving them bedridden for up to 10 days as hospitalisations and intensive care admissions for the disease rise.
NSW has recorded almost 7000 influenza cases in May as common viruses surge after plummeting to record lows during the pandemic.
Victorian students will have another week to sit the literacy and numeracy test after large numbers miss out due to illness or isolation.
After nearly two years with virtually no influenza,many people have little immunity to the virus. So,when should you get your flu shot?
A flu vaccine candidate using the still-new cell-based method of production is being put through its paces in a phase I clinical trial being conducted at USC.
The state’s top doctor has urged parents to book young children in for flu shots as figures show NSW influenza season has hit sooner than expected.