Stay well this winter! 

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.

Additionally, if your child is feeling unwell or showing signs and symptoms of any illness, please keep them home and seek medical attention as needed. 

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 https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/stay-well-this-winter

• Influenza and immunisation on the Better Health Channel https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/flu-influenza

• Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on the Better Health Channel https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv

• Getting vaccinated against influenza https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/getting-vaccinated-against-influenza-resource-collection?language=und#-information-for-consumers