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As COVID and influenza cases increase, some students have been forced back to remote learning

In a cruel reminder of the past two years, Albury High School had to go back to remote learning this week.

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NT 'not currently planning' to expand free flu vaccine schedule, despite surge in cases

The Northern Territory has recorded its highest number of influenza cases in at least five years, putting significant pressure on an already stretched hospital system.

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Flu cases predicted to reach epidemic levels as schools bear brunt of early season

A Sunshine Coast GP says he expects the virus to reach epidemic levels in the coming months to put pressure on hospital and ambulance services.

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Future COVID-19 booster shots will likely need fresh formulations as new coronavirus variants of concern continue to emerge

Being up to date on COVID-19 vaccines means having had three or four doses of the same shot at this point. Current boosters are the same formulations as the first authorized shots, based on the original strain of the coronavirus that emerged in late 2019. They do still protect against…

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Free flu jabs at Tasmanian GPs, pharmacies

Tasmania will offer free flu vaccinations at GPs and pharmacies for four weeks in response to a rising rate of influenza infections in the island state.

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Some PCR Testing In NSW And Qld Is Also Checking For The Flu Other Yuck Respiratory Viruses

Huge news for all of us who have accepted we're just sick with "some other thing".

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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

Tribune News Service

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.

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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.

The Canberra Times

Flu cases soar, as free vaccine encouraged

Influenza cases are tracking higher than pre-pandemic years.

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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.

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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.

The Canberra Times

Canberra flu cases soar, but free vaccines not being considered

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

The Conversation

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

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

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

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