澳大利亚政府在冬季流感季节发布了就医指导，建议民众根据症状严重程度选择合适的医疗途径——包括常规全科诊疗（GP）、急诊护理诊所或医院急诊室——以缓解医院系统压力[1]。新南威尔士州周一创造了单日就诊记录，近10,000人前往急诊科，被形容为"有史以来最大的冬季日"[1]。为应对季节性就诊高峰，澳大利亚政府自2023年以来已在全国启设137家急诊护理诊所[1]，同时提供免费1800MEDICARE服务供民众24小时获取健康建议[1]。
针对易感人群，政府建议高危人群提前规划并进行疫苗接种[1]。Paul Griffin教授建议，流感疫苗应每年接种一次，COVID-19疫苗在高危人群中每6至12个月接种一次，50岁以上有医疗问题或70岁以上人群应接种RSV疫苗[1]。慢性心脏病、肺部疾病、代谢性疾病、糖尿病和肾脏问题会加重呼吸道病毒感染[1]，这些患者被列为冬季医疗重点关注人群。
Australia's government has released guidance to help residents navigate winter illness by directing them to appropriate levels of care based on symptom severity—general practice, urgent care clinics, or hospital emergency departments—in an effort to reduce pressure on the healthcare system.[1] New South Wales recorded a record-breaking day on Monday when nearly 10,000 people attended emergency departments, described as "the biggest winter's day on record."[1]
To address demand, the Australian government has established 137 urgent care clinics nationwide since 2023.[1] The government also operates a free 24/7 health advice service through 1800MEDICARE for those seeking guidance on their symptoms.[1] Professor Paul Griffin recommends that high-risk groups—including young children, elderly people, and those with chronic conditions—plan ahead and get vaccinated before the season worsens.[1] The flu vaccine should be administered annually, COVID-19 vaccines should be given every 6 to 12 months for at-risk individuals, and RSV vaccines are recommended for those aged 50 and over with medical conditions or anyone aged 70 and above.[1] Those with chronic heart disease, lung disease, metabolic disease, diabetes, and kidney problems face heightened risks from respiratory virus infections.[1]