People urged to get vaccinated after two children die from flu: SBS Sinhala current affair on 18 Jun

A man is seen receiving a flu immunisation shot in Rhodes, New South Wales, Australia Source: AAP / SAM MOOY/AAPIMAGE

Listen to the SBS Sinhala explainer on what is Influenza B and why it is importance to get vaccinated against it.

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HIGHLIGHTS

• There's been an increase in hospital admissions for influenza across the country, but this trend isn't being reflected in vaccine uptake.
• Health authorities are urging everyone to get vaccinated, following two deaths in young people from Influenza B.