flu season
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News
Rising flu cases could overwhelm hospitals again in 2026
Doctors warn rising flu cases and the arrival of a highly mutated “Super‑K” strain could push hospitals back to breaking…
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No pressure to vaccinate as flu cases soar
Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has said he was comfortable with current flu vaccination rates and would “deal with” the…
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Clinical Practice
Soaring flu cases prompt warning from nation’s peak health bodies
Australians have been urged to get a flu vaccination as cases surge across the country, almost doubling in one state.…
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Clinical Practice
Whooping cough cases are spiking in NSW, Qld
The federal health department has reported an increasing number of whooping cough cases, with 7031 cases recorded in the first five months of…
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Tough cold and flu season ahead
The forthcoming flu season is forecast to be just as bad or worse than 2023, with one in three people…
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Stopping carers becoming carriers
It is worth investigating if there are compelling health and financial benefits from mandatory flu vaccinations for aged care staff,…
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Keeping the slate clean
Preparing for another wave of H1N1 influenza is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of infection control,…
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