Australia is preparing for a winter of uncertainty with flu cases expected to spike. A big question mark is how the flu virus will interact with COVID-19.
Flu vaccines are being rolled out this week as Australia prepares for a winter of uncertainty. While experts say seasonal flu is inevitable in 2022, they can’t predict the extent or severity of it, or how it will interact with COVID-19.
They can say people who develop mild symptoms in the coming months, could find it hard to know whether they have COVID-19, flu or the common cold.
Jill MargoSenior writerJill Margo is based in the Sydney office. Jill has won multiple prizes, including two Walkley Awards and is an adjunct associate professor at School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia. Connect with Jill on Twitter. Email Jill at jmargo@afr.com
