Influenza cases surge: time to get vaccinated say experts

Flu vaccine. Source: AP / AAP

After a record number of flu cases last year in Australia, experts are warning all Australians of the need to get the latest updated annual vaccine - as well as adopt other hygiene measures to reduce their risk.

Every year, from April to September, it's influenza season - when there is an increase in cases of what's commonly called the flu.
So far this year, 63,000 cases of influenza have been recorded nationally.
Vaccination remains the most important way of reducing the risk of catching the flu this season, but other measures that can be adopted include: hand hygiene, masks, improved air quality and ventilation.

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