Ahead of winter, help fight the flu

Darling Downs residents are being encouraged to protect themselves against influenza by talking to their GP about receiving a flu vaccination.

For the year to date, 1 January to 16 April 2023, there have been 224 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza in the Darling Downs Health region.

Director of Public Health and Community Medicine at Darling Downs Health Dr Liam Flynn said this was an increase in comparison to previous years, which is why it is important to get the flu vaccine.

“Flu season in Queensland typically peaks in August, so I’d encourage all members of our community to visit their GP or pharmacist and get the influenza jab soon,” Dr Flynn said.

Wyreema State School

COBB & CO MUSEUM VISIT

The Wyreema State School Year 2 students visited the Cobb & Co Museum to partake in the Olden Days Festival for Kids. The students explored the olden days through transport, kitchen and communication displays.

They also viewed demonstrations of blacksmithing, wood working, leather plaiting and whipcracking.

The students had a wonderful time learning about life in the past.

Some members of the community are more at risk from influenza and its complications and therefore can receive the vaccination for free.

These people include people 65 years and over, pregnant women, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over six months of age, children from six months to five years of age and people with certain medical conditions.

To find out where you can receive your flu vaccination, talk to your local GP or pharmacist.