Influenza resources and links for health professionals

Flu campaign materials

Emergency departments and general practice

The Guideline for Emergency Departments and General Practice flowchart (PDF 68KB) guides you through the clinical and public health management for people with influenza. Important infection control measures are also provided within this flowchart.

Residential care facilities

The Guideline for Influenza Outbreak Prevention and Management in Residential Care Facilities in South Australia (PDF 106KB) provides information on how to:

  • prepare for an influenza outbreak
  • manage a suspected outbreak of influenza
  • manage a confirmed outbreak of influenza

The fact sheet, provides general practitioners the relevant information on the use of oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) in residential aged care facilities (RACF).  

Resources

Influenza immunisation program

For information on funded influenza programs, including the State funded program and National Immunisation Program, visit the 2023 Influenza Immunisation Program page.

Patient fact sheets

Information on influenza (seasonal) designed for patients.

Health alerts

Public Health Alerts issued by SA Health

Websites