Queensland Government Pushing for Vaccinations Following 24 Flu Deaths

The Queensland government is pushing for more people to become vaccinated against influenza, despite 900,000 Queenslanders already rolling their sleeves up for the jab. Latest information from the state revealed 24 people have already died from the flu in Queensland this year, with 12,000 cases of the illness officially reported. Premier Steven Miles praised Queenslanders for the strong flu vaccination numbers. But while 30,000 people every weekday were already taking advantage of free flu shots, cases were still on the rise, with health officials holding concerns a “significant” flu season could ramp up in winter. “With more cool months ahead, I want to encourage anyone who hasn’t been vaccinated against the flu yet to book in to protect yourself and your loved ones,” Mr. Miles said in a statement....