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Why it’s a bad year for holidaymakers bringing flu home from Europe

Michael Smith

Australians have always had the travel bug during the extended Christmas break, but many are returning home from overseas jaunts with more than happy memories.

Low immunisation rates since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more travellers than usual are susceptible to an influenza epidemic sweeping the northern hemisphere.

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Michael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com

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