Flu, Covid And Flurona: What We Can And Cant Expect This Winter

This year you wont have to schedule different visits for your influenza and COVID vaccinations. If needed, you can get them at the same time.

When it comes to respiratory viruses, COVID has been our greatest concern over the past two winters. So you might feel some aspects of déjà vu as winter 2022 approaches in Australia.

But this year is different. With relaxed public health measures and the opening of international borders, we will likely see a rise in flu cases. This is on top of a predicted rise in COVID.

The potential double-whammy has prompted the federal government to announce A$2.1 billion to target these expected spikes. The funding has been earmarked for measures including vaccination, testing and measures to protect aged care.

Here's what to expect and how to protect yourself ahead of winter.