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flag Western Australia launches $140M flu plan with free vaccines, extra beds, and 24/7 elderly monitoring to fight record winter outbreaks.

flag Western Australia has unveiled a $140 million 2026 Winter Strategy to combat a record-breaking flu season, including expanded hospital bed capacity, free RSV and flu vaccines for high-risk groups, and a pilot program for 24/7 elderly patient monitoring. flag The plan features the acquisition of St John of God Mount Lawley Hospital to add over 200 public beds, a $24.5 million investment in the Time to Think program to reduce hospital stays for older patients, and expanded access to needle-free FluMist vaccines for children. flag The strategy also includes free flu shots for ages 12–64 and improved coordination between public and private health providers to ease winter pressures.

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