Influenza surges early with 58,000 cases so far this year
A GP expert says this year’s early influenza surge is unsurprising but disappointing as it can be explained partly by Australia’s low vaccination rates. More…
Tag: Influenza (Flu)
The mildest since COVID-19? Top flu expert’s predictions for the 2025 season
Falling GP flu vaccinations and a streak of early seasons show the importance of fast and widespread immunisation when 2025 stocks arrive, says a top…
Delayed myocarditis diagnosis left five-year-old with no hope of survival: coroner
A five-year-old with fulminant influenza A myocarditis was left with no chance of survival after a series of clinical failings at Canberra Hospital, a coroner…
Patients get green light to administer their own flu vaccines
Millions of patients in the US have been given the green light to administer their own flu vaccination via a nasal spray. It is one…
Cell-based flu vaccine more protective than egg-based equivalent, new data show
The results have one expert callilng for a preferential recommendation for the broader population
GPs warned to brace for another early flu season
A record number of flu cases have been reported for the start of 2024 and could be a sign of another early peak to the…
Return to trivalent flu shots ‘likely’ as previously widespread strain disappears
Australia could switch back to trivalent influenza vaccines by next year after infectious diseases experts deemed the inclusion of one of the four strains in…
First cell-based flu vaccine listed on NIP ahead of 2024 season
A cell-based quadrivalent flu vaccine will be available on the National Immunisation Program for the first time this year for patients at higher risk of…
Lifting flu vax rate in younger people could save 500 lives annually, report says
It is estimated NSW could save about 500 lives and up to $1.3 billion every year if authorities boosted influenza vaccination rates for people aged…
Side effects from flu vaccines more common in women: study
Women are more likely to experience injection site and systemic reactions to flu shots, regardless of age or vaccine type, Canadian researchers say. Their meta-analysis…
