Just over a million doses of the annual flu vaccine have been distributed in New Zealand to date this winter. Photo: Getty ImagesFamily doctors and others are urging those who have not yet had the annual flu jab to get it as soon as possible. Influenza experts say flu is unpredictable, and a high flu season in Australia does not necessarily mean the same thing will happen here. Just over a million doses of the annual flu vaccine have been distributed in New Zealand to date this winter. Flu strains can change, but Dr Jennings said so far it was a good match for the flu already circulating.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 14, 2019 02:37 UTC