Thread: What you need to know about the coming flu season

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Here are the details about the vaccines.

What are the 2019 flu vaccines? | AJP

The over 65 last year was a super powered version only available as a private script this year. ( I paid for it for my mum and dad) It was free last year. The over 65 this year is ok rather than OK if you know what I mean.

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

The over 65 last year was a super powered version only available as a private script this year. ( I paid for it for my mum and dad) It was free last year. The over 65 this year is ok rather than OK if you know what I mean.

It must have been last year that I was told to get the over 65 vaccination which was GP only - well that caused a lot of problems because I'm not even close to 65 but I got it. It must have been the year prior I had to have a regular flu vac early in the flu season and then one 2-3 months later. All regular this year, so I'm guessing its anticipated this will be a tame year.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

It must have been last year that I was told to get the over 65 vaccination which was GP only - well that caused a lot of problems because I'm not even close to 65 but I got it. It must have been the year prior I had to have a regular flu vac early in the flu season and then one 2-3 months later. All regular this year, so I'm guessing its anticipated this will be a tame year.

The last year ubber version was $$$$ The reason is money not lives I assume. The current year vaccinations are 100% better than nothing It has not been a tame year this year! Far from it.

I find it interesting that in 2017 (latest figures I can find) 30 more people in Australia died of the Flu than were killed in Car accidents yet far more focus is put on vehicle safety and on curbing the road toll.

Originally Posted by Homestar

I find it interesting that I'm 2017

i didnt know you were that old!

It's been an extended flu season. I see there have already been 26,000 confirmed flu cases in 2019. It's predicted to be a bad season.
Flu vaccine program brought forward as surge in cases surprises health authorities - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Originally Posted by Eevo

i didnt know you were that old!

Now that would be something wouldn't it... Bloody auto correct!

Originally Posted by Homestar

Now that would be something wouldn't it... Bloody auto correct!

I just assumed the Oil of Olay worked really well.