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11 March 2024
Meningococcal B vaccine now free through the Queensland School Immunisation Program
Invasive meningococcal disease is a rare but severe infection that can cause serious illness, disability, and death. Teenagers and young adults have a higher risk of getting the disease.
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08 March 2023
The flu vaccine and why it’s so important
Each year, we face the possibility of a serious flu season. For some people, the flu can cause serious illness, and it can also be deadly. Flu strains are continually changing, so it’s important to get vaccinated against the flu each year to
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08 March 2023
The flu vaccine and why it’s so important
Each year, we face the possibility of a serious flu season. For some people, the flu can cause serious illness, and it can also be deadly. Flu strains are continually changing, so it’s important to get vaccinated against the flu each year to
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07 March 2023
Why antibiotics can’t be used to treat viruses, colds or the flu
When you’re sick all you want is a medicine that will make everything better. It’s the same when someone you care for is sick. Unfortunately, when it comes to viruses, like those that cause colds or influenza (the flu), antibiotics don’t work.
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