Winter respiratory campaign – Multilingual Health Resources
Dear colleagues and community representatives,
I would like to thank you for the valuable support you provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, through the sharing of information and resources, to help protect your community.
With winter here, viruses including influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are around. During colder weather, we are more likely to catch these respiratory illnesses which can be serious.
I once again seek your help in encouraging everyone aged 6 months and over to get a flu shot as soon as possible. It is the best way to prepare for winter and will help reduce their risk of getting seriously ill this winter.
The flu shot is FREE* for people who are at higher risk of severe illness. This includes:
- Children aged 6 months to under 5 years
- Pregnant women
- People aged 65 years and over
- People with serious health conditions
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
*Some providers may charge an administration or consultation fee. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if this applies to you.
Adults at higher risk of severe illness, and those aged 65 years and over, are also recommended to have a free COVID-19 booster dose. You can receive your 2023 booster if it has been more than 6 months since your last COVID-19 vaccination dose, or a confirmed infection.
Please share these Winter respiratory resources on your social platforms, online publications and with your networks and reach out if you have any suggestions on how we can further support your communities.
For influenza and COVID-19 information in your language, visit the NSW Health website.
Thank you again for your ongoing support.
Kind regards,
Dr Kerry Chant AO PSM
NSW Chief Health Officer
Resources
Influenza is serious
Parents / carers of young children
Pregnant women
Seniors
General winter social tiles
