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Workplace Flu & Vaccination Insights
Evidence-based guidance on workplace flu vaccination programs, occupational health, and the clinical detail that separates a good program from a great one.
Workplace Programs
How to Run a Workplace Flu Program in Australia: An Operational Guide
To run a workplace flu vaccination program in Australia, plan delivery between March and May, scope headcount assuming around one-third of your team will participate, engage a workplace flu…
Vaccine Science
What Is Subclade K? The Flu Strain That Changed the 2026 Vaccine
Subclade K is a branch of influenza A(H3N2) that emerged late in Australia's 2025 season and helped push it well past its usual finish.
Common Questions, Answered
Can I have my flu vaccination while taking antibiotics?
Yes, you can. This one comes up a lot, and the answer's simple: antibiotics don't interfere with the flu vaccine.
Common Questions, Answered
Cold vs Influenza (Flu): A Clear, Workplace-Friendly Guide for Australia
Colds and the flu are both viral, but they behave differently. A cold usually creeps in with a runny nose, sneezing and a mild cough, and most people keep working.
Common Questions, Answered
Influenza A vs B in Australia: What Employers Need to Know This Season
There is no reliably worse type — in Australian hospital data, influenza A and B send people to intensive care and cause death at similar rates, and either one can knock a healthy adult flat for a…
Common Questions, Answered
Fever-Free 24 Hours: When Flu Stops Being Contagious
Stay home until you've been fever-free for 24 hours AND your symptoms are improving.
Common Questions, Answered
Australian Flu Season 2026: When It Starts, Peak Weeks and Vaccination Timing
Australia's flu season usually runs from April to October, with the heaviest activity between June and September and August often the busiest month.
Vaccine Science
Understanding the Flu Vaccine for the Southern Hemisphere
Get the latest information on Influenza for the Southern Hemisphere, including the latest flu strains and Corporate Care's flu programs.
Risk Groups & Conditions
A Pregnant Healthcare Professional’s Conflict over the Flu Shot
Getting the flu vaccine while pregnant is safe and strongly recommended. The mother's body produces antibodies that pass to the baby through the placenta, protecting the newborn through its first six…
Vaccine Science
Can I Get the Flu Vaccine if I’m Allergic to Eggs?
Yes. For most Australians with egg allergy, including a history of anaphylaxis, the inactivated flu vaccine is considered safe (AIH 2026).
Workplace Programs
How to Organise a Workplace Flu Vaccination Program in Sydney
Organising a workplace flu program in Sydney comes down to a few steps: promote it internally, share the online booking link, and run an onsite clinic.
Workplace Programs
3 Common Misconceptions About Corporate Flu Jabs
Three things people get wrong about workplace flu vaccination - and the plain answers to give your employees, checked against Australian health guidance.
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