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Most healthy adults recover from influenza within a few days but some people, especially those aged 65 and over, and those with certain chronic illnesses like heart or lung disease, can develop complications. These can include pneumonia or heart failure, which can be fatal. Information linked from this page will provide you with the information you need if you are considering immunisation against influenza.
You can also go directly to the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing page on Influenza Vaccine Questions and Answers. The Fight Flu Campaign site has information on all aspects of influenza.
Updated September 2008
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Influenza
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many people are unsure whether they have a cold or influenza (the flu). The flu is quite different to a cold it lasts longer and people are usually much more unwell with it.
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Nov 2008
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Flu (influenza) - immunisation
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Better Health Channel
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Influenza, or flu, is an epidemic disease that causes widespread illness every year. Influenza immunisation is recommended for people in known high-risk groups.
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Sep 2008
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Influenza vaccines for preventing coronary heart disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Vaccination against influenza may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. All randomised trials comparing people receiving active vaccine with those receiving a placebo vaccine or no vaccine were searched. Two small trials were found, with a total of...
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Jul 2008
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23 April 2008 - Influenza - It's time to vaccinate
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Electronic advice on vaccination against seasonal influenza to all residents and staff who wish to receive it.
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Apr 2008
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Vaccines for preventing influenza in people with asthma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Influenza (flu) is a highly infectious disease, caused by viruses. Influenza has been thought to cause asthma attacks. Few trials have been carried out in a way that tests whether asthma attacks following influenza infection (as opposed to following the...
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Feb 2008
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Media release. New PBS listings for January 2008
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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People with pleural mesothelioma, eye conditions, those who want to stop smoking and infants with chest infections will benefit from changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) that commence on 1 January.
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Jan 2008
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Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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AIVC recommendations for the composition of influenza vaccine for 2008.
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Dec 2007
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Flu facts - tips and treatment
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Better Health Channel
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Influenza (the flu) is more than a bad cold. Older people and those with an underlying medical condition are more likely to develop serious complications as a result of the flu. Treatment includes bed rest, paracetamol and drinking plenty of fluids.
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Aug 2007
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Influenza (flu)
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The flu is caused by two types of viruses in humans (influenza A and B). After infection, symptoms take between 1 to 3 days to show.
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Aug 2007
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National Indigenous Pneumococcal and Influenza Immunisation Program
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The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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National Indigenous Pneumococcal and Influenza Immunisation Program - background information for Health Workers on the Program; information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about pnuemococcal and influenza vaccines; and information for doctors and health workers about the Program.
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Jun 2007
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Autumn feature: reducing your flu risk
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National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
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While some respiratory infections - such as the common cold - are generally easy to recover from, others like influenza can result in serious illness and even death. This is particularly the case for people who have underlying medical conditions.
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Apr 2007
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Influenza vaccine for children and adults with bronchiectasis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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In many countries, influenza vaccination is an accepted part of routine immunisation recommendations particularly in persons 65 years and over, those in long-term care facilities and also adults and children with chronic illnesses including those with b...
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Apr 2007
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Dental notes: influenza vaccination for healthy adults
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Australian Prescriber
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Very few dentists fall into the groups eligible for free vaccination under the National Immunisation Program. However, it is likely that all dentists working in both private and public practice are routinely having an annual vaccination against influenza. This decision to be vaccinated and the discussion about it, is likely to strongly influence work colleagues, dental nurses, oral hygienists and therapists, as well as patients.
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Apr 2007
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Flu vaccination (Comments for consumers)
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Australian Prescriber
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When someone says they have 'flu', it is not necessarily influenza. Most people who get influenza suffer from a high temperature, tiredness, coughing and sneezing. They generally get better after a week or so without needing treatment. However, older people or people suffering from chronic illness, such as severe asthma, sometimes develop serious complications like pneumonia.
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Apr 2007
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Influenza vaccination for healthy adults
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Australian Prescriber
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Seasonal influenza is a vaccine preventable disease that affects around 20% of the population each year. In healthy adults it is usually a brief illness, often resulting in a short amount of time off work.
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Apr 2007
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