What this means for Australian workplaces The latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics are a stark reminder of how serious influenza can be. According to the bureau’s most recent report, 2025 recorded the highest number of flu-related deaths this century, with approximately 1,701 Australians dying from influenza — more than in any […]
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Why it’s important to book your Workplace Flu Vaccination Clinic well before flu season starts When it comes to the flu, timing isn’t just helpful – it’s everything. Many organisations wait until the weather cools down or until flu cases start making headlines before they think about booking their workplace flu vaccination clinic. But by
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VaxWorks is thrilled to see the Queensland Government announce an expanded free flu vaccination program for 2026. This move will make it easier than ever for people across the state to protect themselves, their families and their workplaces ahead of the winter flu season. Under the new program, every Queenslander aged six months and over
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The Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee (AIVC) met last week to recommend the composition of the influenza virus vaccines for use within Australia in 2026. Each year, the composition of the vaccine changes, to take into account a number of factors, including the recent strains of influenza circulating in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. Recommended vaccine
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As we move deeper into flu season, Queensland is seeing a concerning rise in influenza-related hospitalisations. Recent data shows a sharp increase, putting additional strain on our hospitals—and alarmingly, 90% of people being hospitalised with the flu have not been vaccinated. Source: QLD Health This isn’t just about a bad cough or a few days
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