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Queensland Children's Hospital under strain with spike in flu and respiratory cases

The Queensland Children's Hospital emergency department is experiencing unprecedented demand. For seven days in the past fortnight, it saw more than 300 children per day – a jump of about 30 per cent.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Regional bulk-billing GP clinics caught up in Tristar Medical Group collapse, as doctor shortages hit

A number of medical clinics across regional Australia face potential closure as communities grapple with surging influenza cases, doctor shortages and COVID-19 transmission.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Dozens of dead birds scattered across Shetland Isles amid bird flu outbreak

The Scottish Government has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza on the Shetland Isles.

Daily Record · May 31, 2022

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Flu shot, COVID boosters essential for winter protection, SA Indigenous leader says

Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation in Berrin, or Mount Gambier, has urged locals to get the flu vaccine and COVID boosters as coronavirus and influenza spreads in the community in the lead-up to winter.

ABC News · May 31, 2022

Which states and territories are offering free flu jabs and where do you get one

After two years of lockdowns and social distancing the flu has returned with a vengeance. In a move to encourage people to protect themselves, the jab is now being offered for free. But its availability differs throughout the states and territories.

ABC News · May 30, 2022

Free flu jabs to be available in NSW from Wednesday amid 'increasing hospitalisations'

NSW health authorities are embarking on a "month-long blitz" to combat what is predicted to be a horror winter for influenza, with 1,100 reported cases of respiratory illness in the past week and 150 presentations and admissions to hospitals.

ABC News · May 29, 2022

Modelling predicts Western Australia's COVID-19 cases will keep falling as state enters home stretch of Omicron outbreak

Researchers believe Western Australia is about three-quarters of the way through its Omicron outbreak, with the modelling predicting COVID cases will keep falling, but not return to pre border opening levels until the end of July.

ABC News · May 27, 2022

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Testing for the flu can help you get faster treatment. But why is it so hard to get a rapid antigen test for influenza?

Flu cases are surging around Australia — and this time it's different. Two years of COVID isolation has left the population with little natural immunity. So, how can you get tested to see if you have the flu?

ABC News · May 27, 2022

Australia faces worst flu season in years as scientists ready for UK winter

The Australian Medical Association has warned of a looming ‘disaster,’ with experts in Britain fearful that the country could follow suit once winter sets in

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022

Kids aren’t skipping just COVID vaccines

BALTIMORE — There are thousands of children across Maryland who not only haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19, but also lack protection from influenza and the kinds of diseases that routine shots long ago made scarce, such as measles and chickenpox.

Tribune News Service · May 27, 2022

Call for SA children to get vaccinated for flu as well as COVID-19 as primary school vaccination hubs open

A COVID-19 vaccination blitz begins in South Australia's schools as authorities urge parents to also get their children vaccinated for influenza.

ABC News · May 27, 2022

Flu cases soar, as free vaccine encouraged

Influenza cases are tracking higher than pre-pandemic years.

The Canberra Times · May 26, 2022

Flu vaccinations are being urged as cases rise. So, how effective is this winter's jab?

As Australians head into winter with little natural immunity from the flu, and facing the potential risk of a co-infection with COVID-19, experts say getting a flu shot is more important than ever.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

How to book your free influenza vaccine in Queensland

A free flu shot announcement has driven a "tremendous uptick" in demand across Queensland. Here's how to find an appointment.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

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The Canberra Times · May 26, 2022

Canberra flu cases soar, but free vaccines not being considered

The rising cases are placing further pressure on Canberra's health system.

The Conversation · May 25, 2022

As flu cases surge, vaccination may offer some bonus protection from COVID as well

After virtually disappearing for two years, influenza is back and rapidly sweeping across Australia – and the world.

The Conversation · May 25, 2022

Avian influenza: How bird flu affects domestic and wild flocks, and why a One Health approach matters

A strain of avian flu virus is spreading in domestic poultry flocks in Canada, but is not a risk to humans at this point in time.

Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2022

COVID and flu hit in dual wave as Hunter hospitals prepare for winter virus battle

Rise in flu presentations to John Hunter Hospital while COVID-19 still circulates.

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The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022

Queensland to roll out simultaneous flu and Covid testing in line with NSW hospitals

Exclusive: Move comes two days after state announced free flu vaccines for the next month as cases rise

ABC News · May 25, 2022

Australia's influenza cases soar after two quiet years

Australia has had two years of incredibly low influenza rates thanks to COVID-19 isolation, but this year is not going to be the same, with all the data pointing to cases soaring over winter.

ABC News · May 24, 2022

Spike in influenza cases in the Northern Territory, as Chief Minister considers whether more people should be offered free vaccines

So far this year, the Northern Territory has recorded 968 cases of influenza, compared to just 76 cases in all of 2021.

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022

All Australians should be offered free flu vaccines to prevent ‘disaster’, experts say

Influenza cases rise amid ongoing high Covid infections and hospital pressure sparking calls to increase vaccination rates

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland to be lifted

The ban on poultry gatherings will also end on June 1, 2022.

ABC News · May 24, 2022

Rising influenza cases add to crippling COVID-19 staff shortages in south-west Victoria

Influenza cases are rising across south-west Victoria and other parts of the state, adding to already crippling staff shortages and forcing some businesses to close for extended periods.

ABC News · May 24, 2022

Flu cases are spiking, so how do I know if I have COVID-19 or influenza?

Borders are open and COVID restrictions have eased and now cases of the flu have gone from "zero to full-on". So, how do I know if I have COVID-19 or the flu?

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