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NavyDiver
Queenslanders are being offered a free flu vaccine in a bid to protect against Influenza A as case numbers surge across the state.
People aged six months and older will be able to get a free flu vaccine from now until mid-June from their local GPs and pharmacies.
It comes amid a major outbreak that had seen more than 4,000 flu cases already reported this year.
Queensland Health warns cases have been doubling every week — increasing from 1,848 cases to 4,282 in the latest data released last week.
Key points:
- More than 150 Queenslanders have been hospitalised with the flu so far, while 10 are in ICU
- The Australian Medical Association says Queensland's current flu trajectory is "frightening"
- Businesses have been warned to prepare for staffing shortages over the winter months
Now my bit. You lucky lucky buggers! I have to charge for everyone over 5 and under 65 years old. The price is $15 and we do not charge for the Doc or Nurse giving it. Getting the $15 or working out who in the >5 and <65 might have a health condition that allows a freebie here as well
That costs me a lot in time and admin.
When I say lucky I think QLD Docs and Nurses are as well as free makes it cheaper and quicker! I wonder if we can all just drop up for a visit and a flu shot
How good is this? I'm booked in for 0920, tomorrow.
Hmmmm. I wonder if they'll charge me because I had booked a while ago?
'sit bonum tempora volvunt'
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