Health HubFlu is a common respiratory disease that affects many people every year. The most common way to contract the flu is at work when exposed to an infected colleague through coughs and sneezes, or indirect contact with a surface that has the flu virus. With the prevalence of flu in mind, a workplace flu vaccination strategy is important for all work sites.
Read moreThe 2021 season saw a continuation of the historically low influenza levels experienced globally in 2020, due largely to the implementation of government measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Face masks, stay at home orders, hand washing, school closures, reduced travel, and physical distancing were all key factors in reducing the transmission of influenza viruses, record low hospitalisations and influenza-related deaths1.
Read moreThe Australian Department of Health's 2019 Influenza Season summary affirmed what most people already knew: last year we endured very high levels of activity compared to previous seasons and those levels were high from earlier in the year – even during the summer months. This culminated in a total of 310,011 laboratory-confirmed flu notifications by the beginning of December.
Read moreIt can often be a challenge to stay healthy during the winter months. The temperature drops, viruses seem to pop up everywhere and we tend to move less and crave more comfort food. Try our simple tips to maintain your health this winter.
Read moreThe Sonic HealthPlus 2018 workplace flu program was in high demand as a result of the extreme flu season of 2017. The 2019 season has started with record numbers of summer flu notifications, which could signal another severe season.
Read moreThere were a total of 58,570 laboratory-confirmed notifications of influenza countrywide for the 2018 calendar year2 which was almost one-quarter fewer than during the 2017 flu season2 .
Read moreMuch has been written over the past couple of days in regards to the timing of this year’s flu vaccinations, with the Australian Medical Association (AMA) ‘urging people to hold off getting this year’s flu vaccine’ and voicing concerns that some pharmacy groups are offering their vaccination programs too early.
Read moreWe’ve had another successful flu vaccination campaign this year, preparing our corporate clients for what turned out to be a country-wide influenza epidemic.
Read moreInfluenza is a common and acute respiratory illness that is estimated to cause 1,400 deaths, 18,000 hospitalisations, and over 300,000 general practice consultations in Australia each season.
Read moreThe severity for each flu season is classified by the proportion of the population admitted to the ICU and the number of pneumonia or influenza related deaths recorded nationwide.
Read moreFree Poster! So much is said and written about flu and the flu vaccine it is often difficult to understand what is actually correct. Find out what is fact and what is fiction.
Read moreThe choice looks simple enough: the familiar 3-strain ‘trivalent’ influenza vaccine or the new 4-strain quadrivalent version? Learn the difference.
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