Aged care provider to offer free flu shots for residents, staff and their families
Masonic Care Tasmania will provide all its staff, volunteers and residents – along with two…More
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Good news: new free flu vaccines on the way for over-65’s
The Federal Government has fast-tracked two “enhanced” flu vaccines that will be available for free…More
‘Man flu’ is real? Yes, says male scientist – but there’s a not-so-good reason why
A new Canadian study says that ‘man flu’, defined as a cold or similar minor…More
Flu deaths in aged care: more needed than compulsory vaccinations for aged care workers
Like many this week, we’ve been saddened by the news of a number of influenza-related…More
Only one in two Australian adults are getting their free vaccines every year
Half of us (49 per cent) eligible for the Federal Government’s Immunise Australia Program (IAP)…More
A patch that protects you from the flu? It’s a real thing
Flu kills around 3,000 Australians over 50 every year, yet only 41 per cent of…More