THE Queensland branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia is reminding Queenslanders that Sep is the last month to take advantage of the state’s free flu vaccination program.

More than 62,000 cases of influenza have been recorded across the Sunshine State this year so far, with 86% of those cases in people who have not been vaccinated.

“Flu does not end with winter, and there’s nothing worse than getting sick during school holidays,” said Chris Owen, Guild’s Qld President.

“We are still seeing significant numbers of cases across Queensland, and sadly, people are continuing to be admitted to hospital with serious illness.”

Owen urged Queenslanders to book a free flu jab at their local community pharmacy and get protected before the spring school holidays.

More than 1.7 million people around the state have already taken action and received a flu vaccination this year.

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