NSW Health is urging people to get their flu shot to protect themselves against the deadly bug this winter

“Vaccination is your best protection against the flu, so we encourage you and your loved ones to get vaccinated against this deadly infection this winter,” Dr Sheppeard said.

Source: Courtesy of NSW Health

NSW Health’s Director of Communicable Diseases, Dr Vicky Sheppeard, said the flu vaccines are now available at most GPs, Aboriginal Medical Services, and for children, at most council and community health services that routinely provide childhood vaccination services.

Flu shots are available for free to members of the community who are pregnant, children up to five years of age and people over 65 years of age, most Aboriginal people and those with medical conditions such as HIV, asthma, diabetes and heart problems.

Vaccination is the best protection against the flu, but the following steps also help prevent the spread of influenza:

• Cough and sneeze into your elbow;
• Clean your hands;
• Stay home when sick.

“We urge everyone to get the flu jab to build our immunity in the community and beat the flu bug this winter – it could save your life,” Dr Sheppeard said.

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