People urged to get vaccinated after two children die from flu

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A man is seen receiving a flu immunisation shot in Rhodes, New South Wales. Source: AAP / SAM MOOY

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There's been an increase in hospital admissions for influenza across the country, but this trend isn't being reflected in vaccine uptake. Health authorities are urging everyone to get vaccinated, following two deaths in young people from Influenza B.

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