Older Australians will be given free, stronger flu vaccinations

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Flu Shot Source: Financial Tribune

The federal government will fund three million vaccinations for older Australians to try to prevent another deadly flu season.


More than 1100 people across Australia died from the flu last year, with most of them over the age of 65.
 
Health Minister Greg Hunt has told the A-B-C .. these new vaccinations are the best available.




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