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Three times as many people have already been diagnosed with influenza, commonly known as the flu, compared to the same period in other years. With the virus estimated to cause around 4,000 deaths across the country this year, it is more important than ever for emergency clinicians to have access to real-time patient health information.
But Dr Andrew Jeremijenko, emergency doctor at Mater Hospital in Brisbane, says people are often unaware of just how serious the flu can be. “Emergency situations do occur because of the flu virus” he says. “We are already seeing an unusually high amount of cases this year. If you’re admitted to hospital during an emergency, you want doctors to make the best decisions about your care. My Health Record gives us the information we need so that you can focus on getting better.” For more details click here.
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious disease caused by the influenza virus. The flu can be serious for everyone – but for older adults, the risk of flu-related complications and hospitalisation is particularly high. Immune systems decline as adults age. Older adults are at ...
Recruitment has begun for a mRNA flu vaccine trial. This is a Phase III trial evaluating an investigational seasonal influenza mRNA vaccine (mRNA-1010). The purpose of this study is to learn about the safety of the investigational vaccine as well as whether it produces an immune response in the body...
Queensland Health is emailing GPs with a copy of the close-out declaration. Any variance in the close declaration versus doses paid will be followed up directly with the GP. The process for re-paying money to QH will be via QH generating an invoice for payment. If no variance is reported – a close...
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has released updated advice for influenza vaccination in 2021. With borders reopening and greater population movement, a resurgence of influenza activity is expected. Influenza vaccine coverage in Australia in 2021 has been lower compar...
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