Summary

Because flu happens at the same time as other winter illnesses, many of us believe the flu is as harmless as the common cold, but it can actually be a very serious disease. In fact, people can take several weeks to fully recover from flu.1 In Australia, flu leads to an estimated 1.5 million days off work, 300,000 GP consultations and 18,000 hospital admissions each year.2,3 And, while most people successfully recover, it is important to remember that flu is estimated to kill at least 1,5002,4 Australians each year.

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