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Vaccine supply - seasonal influenza

The Australian Government extended its national immunisation program with the aim to increase influenza vaccination rates for those most at risk of complications from influenza, which has contributed to a high demand for seasonal influenza vaccine in Australia this year.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 20 July 2010 02:10)

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Seasonal flu vaccination in children 5 years and under

The Influenza Specialist Group (ISG) is aware of reports of young children experiencing adverse reactions after receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine, including fever and in some cases febrile convulsions (e.g. a fit or a seizure).

Last Updated (Wednesday, 02 June 2010 07:28)

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Influenza 2010

Over five million Australians now eligible for free influenza vaccines this winter

Annual Media Launch 2010

Over 80 percent of Australian hospital admissions for confirmed or suspected influenza occur in those aged under 65 years1

Media Release

29 March 2010: Influenza experts today joined together to remind Australians that influenza is not just a risk for older Australians, with national data showing that 80 percent of those hospitalised annually with suspected or confirmed influenza are younger than 65 years of age.1*

Influenza tools

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Influenza risk assessment tool
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Clinical Audit Tool (CAT) Recipe

Last Updated (Sunday, 28 March 2010 14:09)

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Seasonal flu Vs 'swine flu' vaccination

With the flu season fast approaching, it is important to consider your annual flu shot.

The seasonal influenza vaccine helps protect against the three most common strains of flu virus which have been identified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as potentially leading to serious illness in the southern hemisphere this year.

Last Updated (Thursday, 25 March 2010 22:49)

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2010-2011 Northern Hemisphere Flu Vaccine Recommendation

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the recommended viruses for the northern hemisphere 2010-2011 influenza season.

Last Updated (Monday, 01 March 2010 04:18)

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Best idea from the ISG Healthcare Worker survey

During December 2009 and January 2010, the ISG conducted a survey amongst healthcare workers, seeking feedback on their response and attitudes to the pandemic flu vaccination.

Last Updated (Wednesday, 07 April 2010 06:35)

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