The Latest Breaking News from Influenza

NSW considers making flu vaccine free as ambulance demand reaches unprecedented levels

Rapid rise in cases prompts some pathology providers to include influenza tests as part of Covid PCR tests

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022

Queenslanders offered free flu jabs as soaring case numbers project 'frightening' flu season ahead

Queenslanders are being offered a free flu vaccine in a bid to protect against Influenza A as case numbers surge across the state.

ABC News · May 23, 2022

A surge in influenza cases in Queensland prompts doctors to issue vaccine warning for children and vulnerable groups

More than 400 people have been admitted to Queensland public hospitals with flu since the beginning of April, including 30 who have required intensive care.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Parents urged to get children vaccinated as New South Wales' flu season starts early

Influenza cases have more than doubled in recent weeks in New South Wales, with the state's Chief Health Officer warning the virus can be a "very severe illness in children".

ABC News · May 6, 2022

Quidel Clocks More Than Three-Fold Jump In COVID-19 Products

Quidel Corp's (NASDAQ:QDEL) Q1 sales more than doubled to $1 billion, beating the consensus of $890 million and meeting management expectations. The company attributed the increase to significantly increased sales of rapid immunoassay products, specifically QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 tests, Sofia Influenza + SARS, and Sofia Influenza tests. "Our diverse suite of assays,…

Benzinga · May 5, 2022

Can I get the flu jab if I've just had COVID-19? What you need to know about winter with both viruses

It's not even winter but Australia is already experiencing thousands of cases of influenza, after recording just hundreds in total last year. Experts are urging people to get the flu jab.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu

Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says she is concerned about the "life-threatening" risk of Queenslanders being struck down with both viruses at once this winter.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Free-range eggs to return to supermarket shelves after bird flu measures are eased

Bird keepers have kept poultry inside since November last year following a significant outbreak of Avian Influenza.

Daily Record · May 3, 2022

Free-range eggs to return to shelves after first UK human bird flu case

The stay indoors order for poultry has been lifted meaning free range eggs will finally be back on supermarket shelves after more than a month. Farmers in some parts of the country had been ordered to keep all their birds indoors since November.

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2022

'Will be significant': After two years of low numbers, the flu is back

Health authorities have sounded the alarm ahead of winter, with officials still preparing for the possibility of another COVID-19 peak over the cold season.

The Canberra Times · Apr 29, 2022