Home / WorldWorldRNZWorldRNZ·Sep 3, 2026·1 min readUnder-fives continue to bear brunt of flu season, as hospitalisations go off the chartsThe number of calls to Healthline about flu-like illness in the age group is also rising - with an average of more than 680 calls a day.View original source — RNZ ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesHealthSky NewsHealthSep 1, 2026 · 1 minRise in number of children as young as six suffering mental health crisisSky NewsWorldABC NewsWorldJun 5, 2026 · 1 minRecorded flu numbers drop drastically but expert warns cautionABC NewsHealthStuffHealthSep 2, 2026 · 1 min14 aged care facilities hit by flu outbreaks as death toll remains unknownStuffHealthThe GuardianHealthJun 6, 2026 · 1 minAustralia’s winter illness season is back – what viruses are prevalent this year and when should you get vaccinated?The Guardian
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