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Savannah Meacham

Spike in flu cases sparks plea over 'dire' rate of jabs

Australians have been urged not to underestimate the impact of flu, amid low vaccination rates. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians are being warned to get vaccinated before a possible severe flu season after an unusual spike in cases across the country.

Low vaccination rates have reflected a "lack of concern" for influenza but Australians have been told not to underestimate the respiratory illness as winter looms.

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