The influenza virus, also known as flu, is around in our community.

Influenza can be serious for pregnant women and their baby. Even if you are healthy, changes in your immune, heart and lung functions during pregnancy mean you are more likely to get really sick from flu. Pregnant women who get the flu are at higher risk of hospitalization, and even death.

If you are pregnant, you are strongly encouraged to get the flu vaccine. It is safe and can be given at any stage of pregnancy.

Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect you from the flu and its complications during pregnancy.

The flu vaccine triggers your body's defence system to create antibodies, which will fight flu viruses if you are exposed to them in the future.

A flu shot also protects your baby against influenza during the first six months of life because protective antibodies are passed from the mother to the baby during pregnancy.

The flu vaccine is free for all pregnant women and is available from your doctor, midwife, or pharmacist.

Some providers may charge an administration or consultation fee. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if this applies to you.

It is recommended that people you regularly see while pregnant also get a flu shot, such as your family and those you live with. This will help protect you from the flu.

Speak to your doctor, midwife or pharmacist today. Now is the best time to get vaccinated and protect yourself and your baby against flu.

For more information on getting a flu vaccine, visit health.nsw.gov.au/flu

The influenza virus, also known as flu, is around in our community.
Influenza can be serious for pregnant women and their baby. Even if you are healthy, changes in your immune, heart and lung functions during pregnancy mean you are more likely to get really sick from flu. Pregnant women who get the flu are at higher risk of hospitalization, and even death.
If you are pregnant, you are strongly encouraged to get the flu vaccine. It is safe and can be given at any stage of pregnancy.
Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect you from the flu and its complications during pregnancy.
The flu vaccine triggers your body's defence system to create antibodies, which will fight flu viruses if you are exposed to them in the future.
A flu shot also protects your baby against influenza during the first six months of life because protective antibodies are passed from the mother to the baby during pregnancy.
The flu vaccine is free for all pregnant women and is available from your doctor, midwife, or pharmacist.
Some providers may charge an administration or consultation fee. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if this applies to you.
It is recommended that people you regularly see while pregnant also get a flu shot, such as your family and those you live with. This will help protect you from the flu.
Speak to your doctor, midwife or pharmacist today. Now is the best time to get vaccinated and protect yourself and your baby against flu.
For more information on getting a flu vaccine, visit <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/health/influenza">health.nsw.gov.au/flu</a>

The influenza virus, also known as flu, is around in our community.

Influenza is serious and can make your child really sick, especially children under the age of 5 years with some needing to go to hospital.

Each year, many young children are infected with flu. It spreads very easily between people who are in close contact, including young children at school, childcare centres or social gatherings.

The best way to help protect your child and boost their immune system is to get them vaccinated against flu as soon as possible so they can be protected through winter. Vaccinating your child helps to protect them from flu. This means they won’t miss out on the things they love and helps to protect the rest of the family and the community too.

Anyone aged six months and older is strongly encouraged to get the flu vaccine. Since the influenza virus changes every year, there is a different flu vaccine made each year to help keep protection high. Free flu vaccines are available for all children aged 6 months to 5 years.

GPs can vaccinate children aged six months and over and pharmacies can vaccinate children aged five years and over.

Some providers may charge an administration or consultation fee. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if this applies to you.

The flu vaccine can also be given at the same time as other childhood vaccines making it easy and convenient.

Speak to your doctor today. Now is the best time to get your child, and the whole family, vaccinated against flu.

For more information on getting a flu vaccine, visit health.nsw.gov.au/flu

The influenza virus, also known as flu, is around in our community.
Influenza is serious and can make your child really sick, especially children under the age of 5 years with some needing to go to hospital.
Each year, many young children are infected with flu. It spreads very easily between people who are in close contact, including young children at school, childcare centres or social gatherings.
The best way to help protect your child and boost their immune system is to get them vaccinated against flu as soon as possible so they can be protected through winter. Vaccinating your child helps to protect them from flu. This means they won’t miss out on the things they love and helps to protect the rest of the family and the community too.
Anyone aged six months and older is strongly encouraged to get the flu vaccine. Since the influenza virus changes every year, there is a different flu vaccine made each year to help keep protection high. Free flu vaccines are available for all children aged 6 months to 5 years.
GPs can vaccinate children aged six months and over and pharmacies can vaccinate children aged five years and over.
Some providers may charge an administration or consultation fee. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if this applies to you.
The flu vaccine can also be given at the same time as other childhood vaccines making it easy and convenient.
Speak to your doctor today. Now is the best time to get your child, and the whole family, vaccinated against flu.
For more information on getting a flu vaccine, visit <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/health/influenza">health.nsw.gov.au/flu</a>

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The influenza virus, also known as flu, is around in our community. 

For more information on getting a flu vaccine, visit health.nsw.gov.au/flu

The influenza virus, also known as flu, is around in our community. 
For more information on getting a flu vaccine, visit <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/health/influenza">health.nsw.gov.au/flu</a>

Viruses are around. Keep yourself and your community safe during winter.

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Viruses like COVID-19 and influenza, commonly known as flu, are around in our community.

People infected with the COVID-19 and influenza viruses can become really sick, with some people needing to go to hospital to receive medical care. However, if you’re at higher risk of severe illness, you may be eligible for antiviral medicines to treat COVID-19 or flu.

Antivirals are medicines that help stop a virus infecting healthy cells or multiplying in the body, which can help stop you from getting really sick and needing to go to hospital.

There are antiviral medicines for COVID-19 which work best when taken as soon as possible, usually within five days from when your symptoms start. If you have tested positive for COVID-19, it’s important to contact your doctor as soon as possible to determine if you are eligible to take antiviral medicines.

COVID-19 antivirals do not work against other viruses like the flu. There are different antiviral medicines for the flu, so if you have the flu it is important to talk to your doctor about the right treatment for you.

Don’t wait until you get sick. If you are at higher risk of severe illness, you should talk to your doctor now before you get sick to make a plan for what test you should do if you have cold or flu symptoms and what treatment you may need. Your doctor can fill out an antiviral pre-assessment form to help you know if you are eligible for antiviral medicines discuss which treatment is best for you to help you recover quickly. They may also give you a pathology form for a PCR test for you to use if you get any cold or flu symptoms.

Oral antiviral medicines are subsidised for people with a Medicare card. You can still access antiviral medicines if you do not have a Medicare card. The cost for treatment will vary depending on your circumstances.

Antivirals are not a substitute for vaccination. Remember, vaccination is still the best protection against COVID-19 and influenza.

For more information, visit nsw.gov.au or call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 and press Option 8 for interpreting services. This line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Viruses like COVID-19 and influenza, commonly known as flu, are around in our community.
People infected with the COVID-19 and influenza viruses can become really sick, with some people needing to go to hospital to receive medical care. However, if you’re at higher risk of severe illness, you may be eligible for antiviral medicines to treat COVID-19 or flu.
Antivirals are medicines that help stop a virus infecting healthy cells or multiplying in the body, which can help stop you from getting really sick and needing to go to hospital.
There are antiviral medicines for COVID-19 which work best when taken as soon as possible, usually within five days from when your symptoms start. If you have tested positive for COVID-19, it’s important to contact your doctor as soon as possible to determine if you are eligible to take antiviral medicines.
COVID-19 antivirals do not work against other viruses like the flu. There are different antiviral medicines for the flu, so if you have the flu it is important to talk to your doctor about the right treatment for you.
Don’t wait until you get sick. If you are at higher risk of severe illness, you should talk to your doctor now before you get sick to make a plan for what test you should do if you have cold or flu symptoms and what treatment you may need. Your doctor can fill out an antiviral pre-assessment form to help you know if you are eligible for antiviral medicines discuss which treatment is best for you to help you recover quickly. They may also give you a pathology form for a PCR test for you to use if you get any cold or flu symptoms.
Oral antiviral medicines are subsidised for people with a Medicare card. You can still access antiviral medicines if you do not have a Medicare card. The cost for treatment will vary depending on your circumstances.
Antivirals are not a substitute for vaccination. Remember, vaccination is still the best protection against COVID-19 and influenza.
For more information, visit nsw.gov.au or call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 and press Option 8 for interpreting services. This line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Viruses like COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (or RSV) and influenza, commonly known as flu, are around in our community.

People infected with these viruses can become really sick, with some people needing to go to hospital to receive medical care.

To help stay well this winter and reduce your chance of getting sick, there are simple steps you can take.

If you feel unwell, please stay at home. If you have to go out, you should wear a mask and stay away from others where you can, particularly if they’re at higher risk of severe illness. It’s also best to avoid people who you know are sick.

Wash your hands with soap or use a hand sanitiser regularly, especially after coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose to help stop viruses spreading.

Don’t forget to also stay up to date with your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. It’s the best way to protect you and can stop you from getting really sick. Everyone aged 6 months and over is recommended to get a flu vaccine. Some people are eligible for a FREE flu vaccine because they are at higher risk of severe illness, including children aged 6 months up to under 5 years, pregnant women, people aged 65 years and over and people with serious health conditions. Some providers may charge an administration or consultation fee. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if this applies to you.

For people aged 65 years and over and adults who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, a free 2023 COVID-19 booster is recommended if it has been more than 6 months since your last COVID-19 vaccination, or a confirmed infection.

The flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time.

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist today to find out if you’re eligible for a free flu vaccine, or if a 2023 COVID-19 booster is right for you.

For more information on staying well this winter, visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/winter.

Viruses like COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (or RSV) and influenza, commonly known as flu, are around in our community.
People infected with these viruses can become really sick, with some people needing to go to hospital to receive medical care.
To help stay well this winter and reduce your chance of getting sick, there are simple steps you can take.
If you feel unwell, please stay at home. If you have to go out, you should wear a mask and stay away from others where you can, particularly if they’re at higher risk of severe illness. It’s also best to avoid people who you know are sick.
Wash your hands with soap or use a hand sanitiser regularly, especially after coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose to help stop viruses spreading.
Don’t forget to also stay up to date with your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. It’s the best way to protect you and can stop you from getting really sick. Everyone aged 6 months and over is recommended to get a flu vaccine. Some people are eligible for a FREE flu vaccine because they are at higher risk of severe illness, including children aged 6 months up to under 5 years, pregnant women, people aged 65 years and over and people with serious health conditions. Some providers may charge an administration or consultation fee. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if this applies to you.
For people aged 65 years and over and adults who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, a free 2023 COVID-19 booster is recommended if it has been more than 6 months since your last COVID-19 vaccination, or a confirmed infection.
The flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time.
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist today to find out if you’re eligible for a free flu vaccine, or if a 2023 COVID-19 booster is right for you.
For more information on staying well this winter, visit <a href="http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/winter">www.health.nsw.gov.au/winter</a>.

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