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Protect your child from serious diseases
Timely vaccination gives your child the best protection against serious diseases like measles, whooping cough and more. You can stay on track with their vaccinations by downloading your child’s personalised schedule today. To find out more, talk to your doctor or visit the NSW Health website. You can also access multilingual resources to support your community.
Translated respiratory illness resources
Influenza (flu) is serious but isn’t as scary if you’re vaccinated. The yearly flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and your community from serious illnesses.
The flu vaccine is quick, easy and recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over. The flu vaccine is free for:
- Children aged 6 months to under 5 years.
- Pregnant women.
- Aboriginal people aged 6 months and over.
- Anyone aged 65 years and over.
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People with serious health conditions.
Book your flu vaccine at your GP, pharmacy, or Aboriginal Medical Service. Everyone aged 2 years or over can get vaccinated at a pharmacy. Parents or carers with children aged 6 months to under 2 years old should see their GP for their flu vaccine.
This year, there is also a free RSV vaccine (Arexvy) available for adults aged 75 and over and Aboriginal people aged 60 years and over.
Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV is a highly infectious illness that mostly affects younger children and older adults.
Translated resources are available for download to help us encourage the multicultural communities to get vaccinated this winter:
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Social media tiles and posters – Influenza Vaccination Campaign in English, Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Korean, Indonesian and Vietnamese.
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Influenza factsheet in multiple languages.
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Posters for 65+ audiences in Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Indonesian and Vietnamese.
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Factsheet about pregnancy vaccinations, including influenza and RSV. Available in 13 languages.
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If you’re a healthcare professional, please download flu vaccination prompt pack in Arabic, Burmese, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Dari, Farsi, Korean, Kurdish-Kurmanji, Macedonian, Nepali, and Vietnamese.
Carbon monoxide poisoning awareness
This winter, NSW Health is reminding everyone never to use BBQs or outdoor heaters inside the home. Outdoor heaters and BBQs make carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas you can’t see, taste, or smell. Translated carbon monoxide safety factsheets and resources are available in more than 20 languages. Share these important resources with your family, friends and community to help spread the word and stay safe this winter.
No Smoking means No Vaping free resources
‘No Smoking means No Vaping’ resources are available from NSW Health to increase community awareness that vaping is banned in all smoke-free areas. The posters are available in 10 community languages, and can be downloaded, or a selection of printed copies are available to order for free on the NSW Health website.
The ‘No Smoking means No Vaping’ posters can be displayed alongside the ‘No Smoking’ signs but cannot replace them. ‘No Smoking’ signs are mandated to be displayed under the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000. For more information, visit the NSW Health website.
Regular dental check-ups are important for your child’s health
Regular dental visits help children maintain healthy teeth and gums so they can smile, eat, speak and feel confident! Children aged 0-17 years that are eligible for Medicare may be able to get free dental care under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) at both private and public dental clinics.
To find out more, visit the NSW Health website. You can also access a multilingual poster and postcard to help increase awareness among your community.
Regional health assistance for families
The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) provides financial assistance to people from regional NSW to access specialist care and healthcare services. The IPTAAS online system is now easier and safer for you to use with an improved security system. To find translated resources and learn more about how IPTAAS can help your patients, visit the IPTAAS website or call your local team on 1800 478 227.
Raise It
When you or a loved one is in hospital, it can be a stressful and uncertain time. You may notice changes about you or your loved one’s condition that might worry you. This could be as simple as changes in how they are looking, breathing, talking or acting. If you’re worried your or your loved one’s condition is getting worse in hospital, you can Raise It at any time. Raise It is a simple process available in NSW public hospitals and health services to support you to raise concerns about your or your loved one’s condition getting worse. To learn more, visit the NSW Health website. Translated social media tiles and posters are also available to download.
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