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Flu season is peaking later than usual and we don't exactly know why
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Influenza cases are peaking unusually late in the year in Australia, so if you haven't had your flu jab this season, it's actually not too late.
- Influenza cases are peaking unusually late in the year in Australia, so if you haven't had your flu jab this season, it's actually not too late.
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- Flu season is peaking later than usual and we don't exactly know why
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Flu season is peaking later than usual and we don't exactly know why
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- Left: Influenza cases are peaking unusually late in the year in Australia, so if you haven't had your flu jab this season, it's actually not too late.
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- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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