More than 500 people hospitalised with flu in Western Australia this year, as premier urges people to get vaccinated

More than 500 West Australians have needed hospital treatment for the flu so far this year.  (Pexels: Andrea Piacquadio)

WA Premier Mark McGowan has urged Western Australians to be vaccinated against influenza as it emerged more than 500 people have been hospitalised in the state with the virus this year.

So far this year, 538 people have been hospitalised with the flu in Western Australia, including 182 children aged nine or under.