More About Influenza

Influenza and Children

Of all vaccine preventable diseases, influenza is the leading cause of hospitalisation among Australian children under five years of age.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/diseases/influenza-and-children/

Influenza and Heart Attack

Annual influenza vaccinations for adults aged 50-64 can not only help protect against heart attacks, but can save millions of dollars in health costs.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/diseases/influenza-and-heart-attack/

Influenza and Pregnancy

Influenza can be very serious for pregnant women. Influenza vaccination provides the best protection for pregnant women and baby.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/diseases/influenza-and-pregnancy/

Influenza and Travel

How to be prepared so that influenza will not get in your way when you travel.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/diseases/influenza-and-travel/

Influenza – 65 years and older

People who are aged 65 years and over who are infected with influenza are more likely to require hospitalisation or have serious complications such as pneumonia and heart attacks

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/diseases/influenza-65-years-and-over-2025/

Who is at risk?

People with pre exisiting conditions and certain lifestyle choices are at greater risk of serious complications if they contract influenza

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/diseases/who-is-at-risk/

Flu Fact Sheet

How serious is seasonal influenza? See the answer to this question and more on this Flu Fact Sheet.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/diseases/flu-fact-sheet/