The death toll from influenza-related illnesses in Tasmania stands at 14, the state’s director of public health has said. Dr Mark Veitch said there had been 28 flu outbreaks in nursing homes, hospitals and other care facilities this flu season. How important is the flu vaccine? Many people are wondering if it’s worth getting vaccinated against influenza and if so, when. Here’s what you need to know. The 14 deaths this influenza season included six elderly residents at Strathdevon nursing home at Latrobe, in north-west Tasmania.
