Only 10 per cent of Australians think kids need the flu vaccine

A national survey by advocacy group the Immunisation Coalition has found only 10 per cent of Australians believe that children are part of the group that should get the flu jab.

Anti-vaccination beliefs spread quickly on the internet. Source: SBS

Despite a high rate of flu cases already this year, new research shows the majority of Australians aren’t planning to get a flu shot and only 10 per cent think children should get the jab.

Immunisation Coalition published the figures amid a surge in influenza cases across the country, prompting experts to call for more kids across the country to get vaccinated.

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