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When should you see a doctor for a cold or flu?

Gloved hands pull vaccine from a vial

Infectious disease specialists are urging everyone to get a flu vaccination to try to prevent a repeat of last year which saw Australia experience a record number of deaths from influenza. Source: EPA / Etienne Laurent

After Australia’s deadliest flu season on record, with over 1,700 deaths, the government is urging everyone over 6 months get a flu shot. SBS Nepali spoke to Sydney-based GP Dr Prabin Pathak about fast-spreading flu variant known as Super-K flu, high-risk groups, and when to seek medical care.


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Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the talents themselves. The information provided in this segment is of a general nature. Please contact your doctor or related health personnel for advice suitable to your circumstances.


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