Analysis - With influenza infections at record lows due to the social distancing phase of the pandemic, Australia is in uncharted waters as it approaches winter with a new Omicron sub-variant in play.
Australians over the age of 65 may need to roll up their sleeves for a fourth COVID-19 jab as the nation prepares to battle dual outbreaks of the virus and influenza this winter.
Japanese encephalitis virus has been declared a nationally significant communicable disease incident, triggering extra resources for states and territories.