News
21 July, 2025
Find care fast this flu season
PEAK flu season is here, and FindCareFast can help Kilcoy residents to stay well this winter. With cases of the common cold, influenza (flu) and COVID-19 on the rise, your usual point-of-call for healthcare may be experiencing increased demand.
FindCareFast (available via www.FindcareFast.com.au) can assist in directing you to other healthcare options if your regular GP or general practice is booked out or closed, but sameday medical attention may be required. These respiratory illnesses are already circulating in the community ahead of peak flu season from mid-July to September.
Influenza is different to a common cold, COVID-19 and other infections and can cause you to become seriously ill, but can have similar symptoms. FindCareFast conveniently integrates with the healthdirect online Symptom Checker and the 13 HEALTH phone line to help you make decisions about where to go for treatment and advice.
“Flu cases are on the rise in Queensland with almost 30,000 diagnosed in the last week of June,” a Brisbane North PHN and Metro North Health GP Liaison Officer program representative and practicing GP said. “Flu symptoms can come on quickly and leave you feeling really unwell. If you’re not sure where to turn, FindCareFast is a helpful way to find the right local service without delay.”
Local urgent care services include Murrumba Downs Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, Morayfield Medicare UCC and Caboolture, Kallangur and Bribie Island Satellite Health Centres. These clinics are open extended hours, seven days a week, and may be equipped to manage and treat respiratory illnesses.
Via a continuing Queensland Government program, funded flu vaccinations are once again available at no cost to all Queenslanders over six months of age. You can access a Government-funded flu shot now by booking an immunisation appointment at your regular doctor, general practice or pharmacy.
Nearly 40,000 people have used the FindCareFast website to find healthcare options close to home since its launch six months ago. If you or your family are in need of healthcare service options this flu season, FindCareFast can be accessed online via desktop or mobile browser to find your closest, available, or next available, healthcare pathway any time of day.
