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Patient Questions, Answered
Plain-language answers to the questions Australian employees actually ask before, during and after their flu shot — decision aids, symptom recognition, drug interactions and post-vaccination care.
Patient 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.
Patient Questions, Answered
Cold vs Influenza (Flu): A Clear, Workplace-Friendly Guide for Australia
Cold vs influenza in the Australian workplace — symptoms, duration, who's most at risk, and practical guidance for managers and HR teams.
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Influenza A Vs B In Australia: What Employers Need To Know For 2026
How influenza A and B differ, which is more common in Australian workplaces, and the 2026 switch to trivalent vaccines.
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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.
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Australian Flu Season 2026: When It Starts, Peak Weeks and Vaccination Timing
When is flu season in Australia? It runs April to October, peaking June-September. Learn the best time to get your workplace flu vaccination in 2026.
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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.
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Flu Symptoms: 5 Signs (Headache, Sweats, Fever Guide)
For most healthy adults, the flu hits suddenly with five hallmark signs: a high fever of 38°C or more, chills and sweats, a heavy headache, body aches across the back and legs, and a dry, hacking…
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Flu vaccine FAQ Australia: cost, free shots, timing
In Australia the seasonal flu vaccine is free under the National Immunisation Program for at-risk groups (children aged six months to five, adults 65 and over, pregnant women, Aboriginal and Torres…
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Four Reasons to Get the Flu Shot Each Year
A yearly flu shot lowers your odds of catching influenza, cuts the chance you pass it to colleagues, family or vulnerable people, and means you keep your week instead of losing one in bed.
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Why Am I Sick After My Flu Shot? An RN Explains
The most likely reason you got sick after your flu shot is a different respiratory virus you caught around the same time.