Flu Cases Rise in Australia After Winter Ends, Officials Warn Peak Risk

Flu infections are surging across Australia even though the winter season has ended, placing the public in the highest risk period for the illness. Health officials note that the drop in cold weather has not slowed the spread of the virus. Doctors report more patients with flu-like symptoms than in the final weeks of winter. The increase comes as schools resume full schedules and people gather indoors for holiday events. Authorities urge anyone with fever, cough or body aches to get tested and consider vaccination to protect themselves and family members. The situation highlights that flu risk can remain high well beyond the traditional cold months.