ENHANCED FLU VACCINE

Results are looking promising for a combined COVID and flu vaccine. Here's how it could benefit public health

​The DTP vaccine has since been further combined to offer protection against other diseases. A hexavalent vaccine, which protects against six diseases - diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (an infection that can cause brain swelling) - is today part of routine childhood immunisation programs in Australia and elsewhere.