Surge in flu cases predicted amid low Australian flu vaccination rate

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cases in winter, with more than 10,000 cases already reported this year and low flu vaccination rates across the country.

Meanwhile, up until May 8, almost 11,000 cases of flu had been recorded in Australia, compared to the just 240 cases that had been recorded at this time in 2021.NSW Australian Medical Association President Dr Danielle McMullen told Today Australians are much more vulnerable to the flu than they were last year because COVID-19 restrictions hindered the spread of the virus.

Dr McMullen has warned flu can be deadly, advising people to take precautions, just as they did to combat COVID-19.

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Australians will start giving caution advise soon. You will pay.

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Health officials trying to put the fear of god in to everyone again just go away come back with some good news like the cure for cancer or covid

Could it also be that people aren’t as healthy as they used to be. In the colder months we are more prone to illness, not because of the weather, but because we avoid the weather. We get less fresh air and sunshine. The heating is not the best for us all the time.

What's the annual vaccination number for the flu pre covid?

Haha shut up!

9news nothing but LIARS we won't buy your rubbish.

“Flu” wake up Australia EndTheMandates

Better lock down the country, seen as though people are getting more sick with this flu than covid? Or was it all a load of bullshit?

Don’t shut it down on me gus_f_

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