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Vaccination, good hygiene habits and common sense are still the three best ways to protect against getting flu this winter, Queensland Health says<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 18, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queensland Health is urging Queenslanders to get serious about protecting themselves, their loved ones and anyone else they come into contact with against the flu.<\/p>\n

Queensland\u2019s Acting Chief Health Officer Dr Sonya Bennett said influenza is not the same as a common cold and can sometimes lead to serious complications.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2016, there were 23,261 laboratory confirmed influenza notifications in Queensland, resulting in 3,197 public hospital admissions, of which 402 were admitted to intensive care units (ICUs),\u201d Dr Bennett said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd so far this year (as at May 14) there have been 3,800 notifications of laboratory confirmed influenza; with 527 admissions to public hospitals, including 47 to ICU.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u2018Spread the facts, not the flu\u2019 campaign, which has kicked off this week, reminds Queenslanders to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Get vaccinated \u2013 vaccination each year is the best protection against flu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Stay home when you are sick and avoid spreading the flu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Wash your hands thoroughly \u2013 it takes at least 15 seconds to wash your hands properly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Limit the spread of germs by using a tissue or coughing\/sneezing into your elbow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Dispose of used tissues as the flu virus can live outside the human body for a number of hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u201cWe all know the flu is highly contagious and primarily spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes,\u201d Dr Bennett said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \u201cWhen a person has the flu and coughs or sneezes, the droplets containing the virus are expelled rapidly and can travel one to two metres.\u201d<\/p>\n

            \u201cThe droplets then settle onto surfaces, such as telephones and door knobs, and can be passed from hands to the nose, mouth or eyes.<\/p>\n

            \u201cPeople with influenza can be infectious to others from 24 hours before they display symptoms, until a week after the start of symptoms.<\/p>\n

            \u201cThe good news is you can help protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated and practicing good hygiene.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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