Illawarra residential care facilities working with public health unit to limit spread of flu

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Updated July 6 2019 - 8:16pm, first published July 5 2019 - 12:00pm
Health authorities say the flu shot is the best prevention against the flu - and for those who are vaccinated and still get it, it helps to reduce the severity of the symptoms and length of the illness.
Health authorities say the flu shot is the best prevention against the flu - and for those who are vaccinated and still get it, it helps to reduce the severity of the symptoms and length of the illness.

The number of flu outbreaks in residential care facilities in the region has climbed to 29 this year, according to the public health unit.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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