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Stay well this winter

In Victoria, influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection numbers are high among children aged 5 to 11 years, particularly in those in their first few years of school. The Victorian Department of Health expects more respiratory infections over Term 3.

Most children with flu or RSV have a mild fever, runny nose or cough. Some children, particularly babies and children with underlying medical conditions, may have more severe illness.

Keeping our school community well

Parents, carers and students are encouraged to:

• wash and sanitise their hands regularly
• avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
• cover their nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing · stay at home if unwell and consult a general practitioner (GP) or NURSE-ON-CALL as needed
• stay up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Our school has masks for staff, students and visitors if they want to wear them.

Flu vaccinations

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family from getting the flu. Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older. As part of the National Immunisation Program, it is free for:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and older
• children aged 6 months to under 5 years
• people aged 6 months or older with underlying medical conditions.

Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs, pharmacies or your local council immunisation service.

Find out more

For more information about staying safe this winter, refer to: 

• Stay well this winter on the Better Health Channel, translated into 16 languages 
• Influenza and immunisation on the Better Health Channel 
• Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on the Better Health Channel 
• Getting vaccinated against influenza

Bus Stop Location- Berwick Cranbourne Road

Works that will take place on Berwick-Cranbourne Road overnight on Sunday, 13 August, between 7pm and 5am. A new bus stop located to the east of Broad Oak Drive (in front of the Blue Hills Rise retirement village) will replace the bus stop that’s currently located in front of Casey RACE.   It is approximately 200m distance in difference.

It is recommended students use the signalised pedestrian crossing at Broad Oak Drive to safely access the new bus stop. There will be no impact to traffic flow or direction caused by the movement of the barriers or the relocation of the new bus stop.