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Flu warning system proposed as respiratory illness rates hit decade high

New Zealand's respiratory illness rates have reached their highest level in a decade, driven largely by flu.

Skinny McBuntu

Respiratory illness rates across New Zealand are at their highest level in the past ten years, with flu being the primary driver. A proposal is being considered for a regional flu warning system to help communities prepare for and respond to outbreaks.

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Would you want a flu warning system for your region? – The Front Page

Respiratory illness rates are at a decade high, driven largely by flu.

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