Bastian Seidel, President of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), says it's important for people to get vaccinated whether they are healthy or at high risk. So get ready to roll up your sleeve and get a shot of flu vaccine.
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The NSW Government advises us that the Health Department has come up with a more effective vaccine this season. At a multicultural media conference to create awareness about flu organised at the Westmead hospital, Minister for Multiculturalism and Disabilty services Ray Williams gave a message saying,
“Nobody should think that the flu will not affect them, this season the flu is quite severe and so everyone should get the flu vaccine, just as I and my colleagues have done.”
The Minister advised us that the Government is providing free vaccine to kids from the six months to five years of age.
One of the Directors of the Westmead hospital Ms Shepherd informed us that the vaccine is available at the local general practitioners and also at Community Health Centres and aboriginal health centres as well.
While little kids can be vaccine for free, adults, pregnant women and those suffering from a particular medical condition can get their injection at their local General Medical Practitioner. The vaccine can also be purchased from your local pharmacy.
Some other precautionary measures to avoid the flu are:
- Always wash your hands with soap or sanitizers
- Cough or sneeze only into your elbow
- Bin your tissues
- Avoid sharing cups and cutlery
- If you or your kids have flu please stay away from work and school.
By following these simple methods you will not only stay clear of the flu but also help from spreading it
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