With flu season well underway, we thought now would be a good time for us to provide an update on what the flu season is looking like in Australia this year.
There have been 74,999 notifications of laboratory confirmed influenza reported to the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) in the year to 12 May 2025.
Our nurses are out in the community every day, vaccinating employees against the flu.
If you are feeling a little unwell, there are several things you can do to help you feel better.
🛌 Rest & recovery
- Get plenty of rest. Your body needs energy to fight the infection.
- Avoid strenuous activities and try to sleep more than usual.
💧 Hydration
- Drink lots of fluids like water, herbal tea, or clear broths.
- Avoid alcohol and limit caffeine, as these can dehydrate you.
🍲 Nutrition
- Eat light, nourishing meals if you have an appetite. Think soup, toast, or bananas.
- If you’re not hungry, focus on hydration and small snacks.
🌡️ Manage symptoms
- Use over-the-counter medications like paracetamol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen to reduce fever and body aches (unless advised otherwise by a doctor).
- Consider decongestants or throat lozenges for comfort.
🦠 Avoid spreading it
- Stay home until at least 24 hours after your fever breaks.
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow, not your hands.
- Wash your hands frequently and avoid close contact with others.
📞 Know when to seek help
- See a doctor if you:
- Have trouble breathing
- Experience chest pain
- Are at higher risk (e.g., elderly, pregnant, chronic illness)
- Aren’t improving after 3–5 days
We have also included this printable image of 6 tips to stay healthy this flu season you may like to share with your friends or colleagues:
Take care of yourself and your loved ones this flu season!
