Free Flu Jab for Every Queenslander
All Queenslanders will be offered a free flu vaccination as the State faces a severe outbreak of Influenza A.
Covid-19 measures had reduced flu cases to almost nil since 2020 but more than 4,000 cases have already been reported in 2022.
Cases in Queensland are doubling every week increasing from 1,848 to 4,282 in the past week.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk expressed concern that all of the impacts of Covid-19 including absenteeism, interruptions to supply chains and health services will be duplicated and exacerbated by a simultaneous outbreak of Influenza A.
The vaccines will be available free from GPs and pharmacies from now until the end of June.
All Queenslanders should speak with their local GP or pharmacist to see which vaccine is available to them.
There are no changes for people already eligible under the National Immunisation program. People eligible under the National Immunisation Program should continue to access the influenza vaccines from their usual vaccination providers.
For more information go to the Queensland Health website.
Body found at Severn River
The body of 26-year-old Keiran Wilson reported missing from the Ballandean area was located last Thursday.
The public are thanked for their assistance with the search and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
According to a police spokesperson, further details are currently being withheld out of respect for the family.
Boer War commemoration
On Saturday 28 May, Queensland Light Horse will commemorate the end of the Boer War 120 years ago with a parade and service.
Up to 100 horses are expected to take part in a parade from the show grounds to the Memorial park with a service to follow.
Allora has the First Boer War Memorial built in Queensland.
At 9.45 am, the Warwick Thistle Pipe Band will lead approximately 50 Light Horse out of the Darling Street gate, around town and through to the back of the Memorial Park.
The Thistle Pipe Band will assemble in the Memorial Park while the Light Horse will assemble behind the park.
Stand or sit along the route and watch this spectacular organised by the Allora RSL and the Southern Downs Regional Council.
There will be a short service, about 30 minutes.
The Thistle Pipe Band will then lead the Light Hose back the same route to the Show Grounds.
The cafe and coffee shop will be open at the RSL.
