It's officially the first day of winter but for millions of people across the country, recent freezing temperatures and storms mean that the cold and flu season is already well underway.

Flu cases in particular have exploded across Australia, forcing many states to take the unprecedented step of offering free flu vaccines to everyone, but after more than two years of pandemic are we feeling a bit fatigued when it comes to getting more jabs?

The Quicky speaks to a doctor and three people who've recently had the flu to find out why it's never been more important to protect ourselves and our family.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Dr Brad McKay- Science communicator, TV host, podcaster, GP and author of Fake Medicine: Exposing the wellness crazes, cons and quacks costing us our health

Lily, Lou & Alisa - They and their families have all suffered the flu recently

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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