Australia could be facing a “triple pandemic” winter, with authorities advising people to get vaccinated for the flu and COVID-19. Read more:
, particularly in recent weeks - a trend elderly people and other vulnerable groups particularly need to take note of.Influenza shots are free in Australia for children under five, Indigenous people, pregnant women, people with asthma and other serious health conditions and anyone over 65.Shots are available at GP clinics and can also be accessed at pharmacies for adults and children over five.
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners president Nicole Higgins said people have been travelling more and stopped measures like wearing masks and washing hands, which has allowed flu to spread.Those flu trends would likely be mirrored in Australia, Bupa's chief medical officer Tony MacDermott said.
NSW Premier Chris Minns urged people to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and the health system.
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