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Lucy’s story – Influenza in children
Children can become seriously ill from influenza and in some cases, it can be fatal. This was the case for 2-year-old Lucy. In this video, her mother Rhiannon shares Lucy’s story, to warn other parents about the serious risks of flu in young children.
- Organisation:
- Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
- Topic:
- Children's health, Infections
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- July 2025
- Last reviewed:
- October 2025
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