Health Centre News
Flu Season
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.
How to reduce the spread of flu and COVID-19
As a College community we are encouraged to:
- wash and sanitise our hands regularly
- avoid touching our eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
- cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze
- use air purifiers in the classroom
- maximise external ventilation
- MOST importantly -stay home if unwell and consult your GP or Nurse-on-call as required
- stay up to date with their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Flu vaccinations
Annual flu vaccination is recommended from mid-April.
Flu vaccinations can be booked through general practitioners (GP) and pharmacies, many of which can also provide COVID-19 vaccinations. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and above. 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 COVID-19 booster dose is available. Please check this site to see if you are eligible for a booster vaccination. 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.
You can get your next dose at your local pharmacy or GP. To find one near you, refer to the vaccine clinic finder.
School community members can speak with their usual healthcare provider to see if this is right for them.
Lost Property
There are numerous uniform items, watches, pencil cases, lunch containers, drink bottles, reading glasses, keys, calculators, wallets, air pods, chargers and jewellery in lost property.
If your student has lost any of these items, please send them to the Health Centre to identify and claim their item.
Rose Howarth
Health Centre