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There's been a rise in the number of severe swine flu cases in the Australian state of New South Wales.
Health officials say several people have been admitted to intensive care.
The seven confirmed and one suspected case in recent weeks included two pregnant women.
The New South wales Health Department's Doctor Jeremy McAnulty says while the number of cases is low compared with last year, the incidence does appear to be increasing, and people should get vaccinated.
"We're hopeful however that because people got infected last year, perhaps 20 or 30 per cent of the population got infected from the pandemic last year and another proportion have been vaccinated, then we won't see as severe a season as this year. But we don't know that for sure and we know if you're not protected through immunity. Then you are at risk of getting infection."
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Health officials say several people have been admitted to intensive care.
The seven confirmed and one suspected case in recent weeks included two pregnant women.
The New South wales Health Department's Doctor Jeremy McAnulty says while the number of cases is low compared with last year, the incidence does appear to be increasing, and people should get vaccinated.
"We're hopeful however that because people got infected last year, perhaps 20 or 30 per cent of the population got infected from the pandemic last year and another proportion have been vaccinated, then we won't see as severe a season as this year. But we don't know that for sure and we know if you're not protected through immunity. Then you are at risk of getting infection."
http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/201008/2971330.htm?desktop