‘The more we empower families to detect illness early, the better we can manage outbreaks and protect those most at risk.’
There have been more than 80,000 confirmed influenza cases in Australia so far this year up to May 22, a more than 50 per cent jump from the same period last year.
Seasonal flu is a common and highly contagious respiratory infection usually caused by influenza A or B viruses, but there are multiple subtypes and strains.
Meanwhile Covid cases are expected to skyrocket this winter with a contagious strain of the Omicron variant to infect a large percentage of Australians.
Read more: Health expert warns Aussies to prepare for a triple virus (Yawn) surge this winter
