The True Story: A Record Nobody Wanted

SBS News reported on 20 October 2025 that Australia had recorded more than 410,000 lab-confirmed flu cases in 2025, beating the previous record of 365,000 the year before, or 1,525 cases per 100,000 people, according to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

Michael Wright, RACGP president, said it was not a record anyone wanted to break, while data showed only 25% of children aged 6 months to 5 years were vaccinated, the lowest since 2021, and about 60% of people over 65.

The Key Lesson: Unvaccinated Young Children Are a Big Gap

Thai kindergartens and nurseries care for children who cannot yet wash their own hands and put things in their mouths all day. Points to watch are:

• Toys children mouth and pass along
• Nap mats laid side by side
• Carers wiping many runny noses
• Parents sending sick children because they must work
• Children not yet vaccinated against flu

How Flu Spreads

According to the World Health Organization, seasonal influenza spreads easily where people gather, such as schools and nursing homes. It spreads through droplets when people cough or sneeze, and through hands that touch contaminated surfaces and then the eyes, nose or mouth. Most people recover within a week, but young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with chronic illness are at risk of severe disease. Influenza is an enveloped virus, which suitable disinfectants can inactivate.

Risk Register for Kindergartens and Nurseries

1. Sick children attend: likelihood high / impact high / level critical. Mitigation: morning fever checks and call parents to collect. Owner: class teacher
2. Mouthed toys passed along: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: separate basket for toys to wash during the day. Owner: carer
3. Nap mats close together: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: space mats and sleep head-to-toe. Owner: carer
4. Children unvaccinated: likelihood high / impact high / level critical. Mitigation: inform parents during vaccine campaigns. Owner: director
5. Classrooms not disinfected when many are ill: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: fog and ozone-treat classrooms on days off. Owner: director

Ways to Reduce Flu Risk in Kindergartens

1. Check for fever every morning
2. Keep a sick room while waiting for parents
3. Wash mouthed toys daily
4. Teach handwashing with songs
5. Tell parents about vaccines for young children
6. Space nap mats
7. Fog and ozone-treat classrooms and nap rooms

How ULV Disinfection Fogging Helps

The World Health Disinfection disinfection service uses ULV fogging machines that turn the disinfectant into a fine mist. It settles across the whole area, including corners, curtains, upholstery and surfaces that hand wiping cannot reach.

• Whole-area coverage without relying on wiping spot by spot
• Quick return to use, typically about 30 minutes after fogging
• Uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page
• The team wears full protective equipment, so owners and staff do not take the risk themselves
• Report and photos after the job for customers, management or authorities
• Tax invoice with 3% withholding tax for companies and agencies

Ozone Treatment for Closed Rooms and Stuffy Spaces

The World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service uses machines that generate ozone gas from oxygen in the air. It suits closed rooms such as meeting rooms, bedrooms, classrooms, sick bays and vans, helping reduce germs in the air and on surfaces and removing stale odours. Ozone breaks back down into oxygen after treatment, leaving no residue.

• Works alongside disinfection fogging: spray or wipe surfaces first, then use ozone for the air and corners of closed rooms
• No people or pets in the room during treatment: the team seals the room and runs a timer
• Ventilate after treatment before normal use resumes
• Machines tested by Intertek, according to WHD's service page
• Ideal after someone has been ill, such as recovered patients' rooms, shared bedrooms and shuttle vans

Before and After

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many flu cases did Australia have in 2025? A: Over 410,000 lab-confirmed cases, beating the previous record of 365,000.

Q: What share of young Australian children were vaccinated? A: Only 25% of children aged 6 months to 5 years, the lowest since 2021.

Q: Does the fogging disinfectant work on flu? A: The team uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page, and influenza is an enveloped virus that suitable disinfectants can inactivate. Fogging does not replace vaccination or handwashing.

Q: Can I enter the room right after ozone treatment? A: No one should be in the room during treatment. Ventilate afterwards before normal use; the team will advise the right time for the room size.

Q: Can private schools get a tax invoice? A: Yes. Tax invoices are issued and 3% withholding tax is supported. Call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Related Links and Sources

• World Health Disinfection disinfection service
• World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service
• Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant and price
• Influenza information from Thailand's Department of Disease Control, hotline 1422
• WHO seasonal influenza fact sheet

Prevent Flu with Disinfection Fogging and Ozone Treatment

The real news from Australia shows unvaccinated young children are a big gap. Kindergartens that prevent thoroughly earn parents' trust. Reduce the risk with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for classrooms, play rooms and dining areas, and the ozone treatment service for nap rooms and sick rooms. To book, call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268