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This website has been developed to provide you with all the latest information and current news on influenza.

Information presented here reflects timely and relevant research and development in the area of influenza.

Healthcare professionals, the media and the Australian public may access a range of accurate and factual resources on influenza compiled and approved by medical and scientific experts who form the Influenza Specialist Group.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 May 2008 )

2008 Apr 30 - Deadly influenza myths put Australians at risk

Embargoed until 12:01 am 30 April 2008

Over two thirds of young Australians at risk of serious influenza complications wrongly believe that good health protects against influenza infection,¹ ISG report warns

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30 April 2008: A new research report, launched today by the Influenza Specialist Group (ISG), reveals that the majority of Australians with underlying medical conditions risk potentially deadly influenza complications, due to common misconceptions about the disease.¹

Dr Alan Hampson, OAM, World Health Organization (WHO) consultant and Chair of the ISG, said that the new research highlighted a significant discrepancy between medical recommendations and the current knowledge and behaviour of vulnerable Australians.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 29 April 2008 )

Southern Hemisphere/Australia

The formulation of influenza vaccines for use in Australia is determined each year by the Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee based on information and recommendations from the WHO.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 20 March 2008 )