Health Authorities Urge Immediate Vaccination Flu cases are rapidly rising across Queensland, prompting urgent calls from health authorities for residents to get vaccinated.
Over 3050 influenza cases were reported in the past week alone — the highest number ever recorded in a single week in the state.
More than 210 individuals have been hospitalised during this period, with over 90% of them unvaccinated.
On average, 129 hospital beds were occupied daily last week by flu patients,” said Dr Heidi Carroll. This is an increase from the previous week,