in Western Sydney for Winter Illness
Western Sydney could be facing a challenging winter with COVID-19, influzena and other respiratory illnesses already on the rise.
Vaccination is the best way to prevent winter illness like COVID-19 and influenza.
More about the Flu Shot
The influenza vaccines are free under the National Immunisation Program for:
9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
9 Children aged 6 months to under 5 years
9 Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy
9 People aged 65 years or over
9 People aged 6 months or over who have medical conditions that mean they have a higher risk of getting serious disease:
- cardiac disease
- chronic respiratory conditions
- immunocompromising conditions
- haematological disorders
- chronic metabolic disorder
- chronic kidney disease
- chronic neurological condition
- long term aspirin therapy in children aged 5 to 10 years.
Healthy Western Sydney is delivered by WentWest, the Western Sydney Primary Health Network.
You should get your vaccinations vaccine anytime from April onwards. The highest level of protection happens in the first 3 to 4 months following vaccination.
Go to healthdirect (www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-healthservices/all-services/influenza-flu-vaccine) or scan the QR code. When to get your vaccinations