influenza
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COVID-19
From FLiRT to FLuQE: what to know about the latest COVID variants on the rise
Nathan Bartlett, University of Newcastle We’re in the midst of a bad cold and flu season in Australia. Along with…
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Clinical Practice
NSW records large increase in flu cases, concerning jump in ER admissions
NSW is headed for a “more severe flu season than usual” with the state recording a 25 per cent week-on-week…
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Free flu vaccines announced for aged care homes
The Health and Aged Care Minister announced a new initiative to expand access to flu vaccinations across aged care homes.…
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COVID-19
How to improve flu vaccines for older people
In Australia, influenza-associated mortality and hospitalisation rates are highest among older adults aged over 65 years. It is estimated that…
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QLD aged care staff and residents urged to get flu jab
Free vaccinations will roll out for Queenslanders amid a spike in cases across the state, with calls for aged care…
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COVID-19
Peak bodies update visitor code to reduce isolation in residential care
New revisions changing visitor rules in Australia's aged care homes have been released by industry peak bodies. Hailed as being…
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COVID-19
Aged care homes warned over uptick in flu cases
Australia is facing a sharp rise in influenza cases across several states, including New South Wales and Queensland, putting health…
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COVID-19
‘Triple threat’: Virus alert as winter looms
Healthcare experts have flagged the aged care sector at severe risk this winter as flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)…
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COVID-19
Providers warned amid a surge in flu cases
Aged care homes could face a longer and more impactful flu season this year, an infectious disease professor has warned,…
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COVID-19
Govt unveils ‘winter plan’ as sector braces for third wave
The federal government has unveiled its plan to safeguard aged care homes from rising Omicron and influenza cases as defence…
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