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黑料吃瓜网 Health is urging the community to book in now for their flu vaccine, as cases rise across the state.

The latest 黑料吃瓜网 Respiratory Surveillance Report shows more than 3,100 people in 黑料吃瓜网 testing positive for influenza in the week ending 7 June, an increase of 10.6 per cent compared with the previous week, and following weekly increases since 10 May 2025. Most people with flu don鈥檛 have a test, so these are just a small proportion of all people who have had influenza recently.

Health Protection 黑料吃瓜网 Executive Director Dr Jeremy McAnulty said influenza is now circulating at moderate levels in the community.

鈥淕etting the flu vaccine is quick, easy and recommended for everyone aged six months and over,鈥� Dr McAnulty said.

鈥淲ith flu on the rise and school holidays fast approaching, we are strongly encouraging people to book in for their flu vaccine now, which is widely available through pharmacists and GPs. Vaccination is the best protection against infection and severe disease.

鈥淚nfluenza is a serious illness that can cause pneumonia, make chronic underlying medical conditions like diabetes, lung and heart disease much worse requiring hospital admission, and cause death.

鈥淐omplications can occur in anyone but are most likely in those at higher risk of severe illness.鈥�

The flu vaccine is free for:

• children aged six months to under five years
• pregnant women
• Aboriginal people aged six months and over
• anyone aged 65 and over
• people with serious health conditions

黑料吃瓜网 Health also continues to remind the community there are a few simple steps they can take to protect themselves and others from respiratory illness, including:

• staying up to date with their vaccinations
• staying home if they鈥檙e sick and wearing a mask if they need to go out
• avoiding crowded spaces and getting together in well-ventilated spaces
• consider doing a rapid antigen test before visiting those more vulnerable
• making a plan with their doctor if they鈥檙e at higher risk of severe illness
• practicing good general hygiene, like regular handwashing.

If an illness or injury is not serious or life-threatening, we encourage the community to call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222, for 24-hour advice. A nurse will answer your call, ask some questions and connect you with the right care.