Experts say the world will be watching as the country becomes one of the first to experience Covid and a simultaneous influenza season spike
Australia has had its worst May on record when it comes to flu cases, prompting experts to warn this season will redefine what it means to be ready for the virus.
The system was notified of 27 flu-related deaths in the year to date, and more than 730 people were reported as admitted to hospital because of influenza since April. Of those hospital admissions, about 6% went directly to intensive care.Along with existing vaccines, experts were looking to new ones like a second generation of today’s mRNA, and cell-based vaccines.
“Australia is in a unique position in that we are one of the first countries to face Covid and a simultaneous flu season that is similar to pre-Covid levels,” he told a BioMelbourne Network forum. Dr Felicia Pradera, a manager at research organisation Defence Materials Technology Centre, said Australia should take lessons from Covid to ensure it responded well to influenza.
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