Influenza
Influenza is a contagious lung infection caused by the influenza virus.
Current situation
There has been a marked increase in influenza notifications in the Top End. Most notifications have come from the Darwin region, particularly in urban areas. It is expected that cases will increase across other NT regions in the coming weeks.
Alerts to health professionals
Notifiable disease
Influenza is a notifiable disease.
Vaccine
Read about immunisations on the Northern Territory Government website.
Information for health professionals
Information for the public
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Webpage | Flu vaccination | Northern Territory Government |
| Webpage | Flu (influenza) | Health direct |
Exclusion periods for schools and daycares
There is a minimum period of exclusion from school, pre-school or childcare for children or educators with this infectious disease.
Get a copy of the time out minimum periods of exclusion.
Contact
Contact the Public Health Unit’s Centre for Disease Control.
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