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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.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 May 2008 )
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2008 Apr 30 - Deadly influenza myths put Australians at risk |
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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
 Influenza and influenza vaccination report 343.11 Kb
2008 ISG Reseach report fact sheet 49.01 Kb
2008 ISG Influenza backgrounder 46.15 Kb
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.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 September 2008 )
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About the Influenza Specialist Group |
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The Influenza Specialist Group (ISG) consists of medical and scientific specialists from around Australia and New Zealand with an interest in influenza.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 02 May 2008 )
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Influenza Vaccine Composition 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.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 20 March 2008 )
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