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Australia's flu season reaches a later-than-usual peak
31,000cases
Influenza cases recorded in the two weeks to 6 September exceeded 31,000
Influenza cases in Australia are reaching their peak later than usual, with more than 171,000 laboratory-confirmed cases recorded so far this year. Experts say vaccination can still provide benefits while the season continues.
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Australia's influenza season is reaching its peak later than usual
“influenza cases are now only reaching their peak in Australia during a longer flu season than usual”
- 31,000cases
Influenza cases recorded in the two weeks to 6 September exceeded 31,000
“recorded more than 31,000 influenza cases”
- 27.2%
Increase in influenza cases from the previous period
“which is a 27.2 per cent increase from the previous period”