Article 5ZH9T Queensland to issue free flu vaccinations as cases jump 132% in one week

Queensland to issue free flu vaccinations as cases jump 132% in one week

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Health minister says hospitalisations are doubling every week, with people aged 10-39 most at risk of severe illness

Queenslanders will have access to free flu jabs across the state as the government seeks to curb rising cases.

The premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, announced the initiative on Monday as influenza A cases increase after two years of low flu numbers due to Covid-19.

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