ADVERTISEMENTS AND COMMUNITY NOTICES

Giving Blood

Time to give blood and change lives? 1 in 3 people in Leongatha will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at lifeblood.com.au, on our app or on 13 14 95.

Leongatha Pop-up Blood Donor Centre

15 to 25 October

Tuesday 15 October 11.00 am - 6pm Wednesday 16 October 10.30 am - 6pm Thursday 17 October 10.30 am - 6 pm

Friday 18 October 8.45 am - 4 pm

Tuesday 22 October 10.30 am - 6 pm Wednesday 23 October 10.30 am - 6 pm Thursday 24 October 10.30 am - 6 pm

Friday 25 October 8.45 am - 3 pm

Leongatha Regional Hospital, Southern Health Building

66 Koonwarra Road

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Korumburra Italian Social Club

The Australian ABBBA Tribute Show SOS: Friday 11th October. Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start.

Basic Sewing Skills for Teens

School holidays sewing skills: learn the basics of sewing with a machine

Teen's Self Defence

Learn self defence from a qualified trainer incorporating fitness and self confidence. Tuesdays at 1pm- 2pm September 24th and 1st of October

Women's Self Defence

Learn self defence from a qualified trainer incorporating fitness and self confidence. Tuesdays at 5pm- 6pm

STAY WELL THIS WINTER

Symptoms of influenza (flu) can hit very quickly and may last several weeks. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting the flu.

Keeping our school community well

Parents, carers and students are encouraged to practice prevention measures, including:

· washing and sanitising hands regularly

· avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands

· covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing · staying home if unwell and consulting a general practitioner (GP) or Nurse-on-call as required

· staying up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Flu vaccinations

Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs and pharmacies, many of which can also provide COVID-19 vaccinations. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.

Some people are more at risk of complications from flu and are eligible for free vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program.

COVID-19 booster

The 2024 COVID-19 booster dose is available for everyone aged 18 and above.

Getting your booster dose remains the best way to prevent severe illness or hospitalisation, especially in people aged over 65 and those at higher risk of severe illness.

Children aged between 5 and 17 years who are at risk of severe illness can also receive a 2024 booster dose.

You can get your next dose at your local pharmacy or GP. To find one near you, refer to the vaccine clinic finder.

Find out more

For more information about preventing flu, and immunisation, refer to: · Better Health Channel influenza flu immunisation fact sheet · Getting vaccinated against influenza.