Health

Influenza Information

There are many simple things everyone can do to help prevent you from getting the flu or other infections. These include:

  • Hand hygiene: wash hands for 20 seconds.
  • Cough and sneeze hygiene.
  • Standing or sitting away from other people distance of 1.5 metre.
  • Household and workplace hygiene; and
  • Knowing what to do when you are sick.
  • To minimise the spread of infection or illness stay at home if you are unwell.
  • If you are concerned about any symptoms, seek medical advice.

 

Attached is more information about Influenza management from the Department of Health.

Primary School Government funded Influenza Vaccine eligibility

Eligibility for government funded influenza vaccines in WA in 2020 has expanded to include WA primary school-aged children.

 

Primary school-aged children had the highest attack rate for confirmed influenza infection in WA in 2019. Seasonal influenza is a common, highly contagious, potentially serious viral respiratory illness.

 

The seasonal flu vaccine is available via your GP and central immunisation clinic (Rheola Street, West Perth).

 

More information about the 2020 influenza immunisation program is attached.

Jenny Hill

College Nurse