'Vaccine Fatigue': Could skipping flu shots put your family at risk?

Dr. Geetanjali Sharma emphasises the critical role of flu vaccinations this season in keeping families safe, and explaines the need of combating vaccine fatigue. Credit: AAP/Supplied by Dr Geetanjali Sharma

Vaccine fatigue, a growing hesitancy to get vaccinated stemming from pandemic burnout or misinformation, is contributing to a decline in flu vaccination rates. This drop in herd immunity increases the risk for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children, and those with weakened immune systems. Dr Geetanjali Sharma, a general practitioner in Australia, highlights the importance of flu vaccinations and explains how common flu infections can sometimes become life-threatening. Tune in to discover how getting vaccinated can protect your family this flu season.

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Published 15 January 2025 2:13pm

By Vrishali Jain

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Vaccine fatigue, a growing hesitancy to get vaccinated stemming from pandemic burnout or misinformation, is contributing to a decline in flu vaccination rates. This drop in herd immunity increases the risk for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children, and those with weakened immune systems. Dr Geetanjali Sharma, a general practitioner in Australia, highlights the importance of flu vaccinations and explains how common flu infections can sometimes become life-threatening. Tune in to discover how getting vaccinated can protect your family this flu season.

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