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flag In 2025, flu deaths in Australia surpassed COVID-19 for the first time, driven by a new strain and low vaccination rates.

flag In 2025, Australia saw a record number of flu-related deaths—1,701—surpassing COVID-19 (2,161) and RSV (582) as the leading cause of acute respiratory infection deaths. flag Influenza deaths exceeded COVID-19 deaths starting in August, driven by a new, highly infectious strain and low vaccination rates. flag RSV deaths rose slightly, while COVID-19 deaths declined sharply. flag The Australian Bureau of Statistics now releases more frequent respiratory infection data, with provisional figures subject to revision. flag No significant summer peak occurred, and most deaths involved people over 70.

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