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Canberra flu cases soar with ACT government urged to consider free vaccine

Lucy Bladen
May 27 2022 - 5:30am
Australian Medical Association ACT branch president Dr Walter Abhayaratna Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Australian Medical Association ACT branch president Dr Walter Abhayaratna Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Flu cases in Canberra have soared, with the number of cases already on track to be one of the worst seasons in recent history as a leading doctor has warned the territory's under pressure health system will be slammed in the coming weeks.

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Lucy Bladen

Lucy Bladen

Reporter Canberra Times

Lucy Bladen has been a journalist at The Canberra Times since 2019. She is an ACT politics and health reporter. Email: l.bladen@canberratimes.com.au

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