Flu Surge Hits Kids’ Hospital | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Starship Children’s Hospital is buckling under a flu surge, postponing non-urgent cases and scrambling to protect sick kids from catching the virus in the hospital. With no cure for flu, young patients need intensive support for breathing, eating, and high fevers — putting families and staff under immense strain. A major breakthrough? A free flu vaccine for kids under five is now approved for next year, potentially saving lives and preventing long-term lung damage. But here’s the catch: only children with prior respiratory issues or serious conditions qualify — and most parents don’t even…