THE Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is advising patients to receive influenza vaccinations "at the right time with a specialist GP" to ensure they are protected against the disease.
RACGP president Bastian Seidel claimed that timing of vaccinations was critical, with recent evidence suggesting protection may begin to wear off after three to four months.
"Specialist GPs are up to date on when the flu season will affect Australian patients and will continue to offer vaccinations throughout the flu season," he said.
The RACGP also reiterated calls for the federal government to introduce a government-subsidised flu vaccination scheme that would cover all Australians.
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