The flu shot is your best protection against severe flu
Influenza, or flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It is more serious than a common cold. In 2017 more than 650 people died in NSW from influenza related complications. This year’s influenza vaccines have been updated to provide the best possible protection. By getting a flu shot you’re protecting yourself and the community from serious illness.
Legionnaires’ disease
Legionnaires' disease is an infection of the lungs (pneumonia) caused by Legionella bacteria. Infection occurs when a person breathes in these bacteria. It can usually be cured by treatment with antibiotics.
Breast screening and you
About breast cancer Breast screening and you 20 minutes every 2 years could save your life.
Do the test when it comes in the post
What to expect after Head and Neck Cancer treatment
These animations are designed to help educate and empower people living with Head and Neck Cancer in multicultural, multilingual communities to self-manage their care and improve quality of life after treatment for HNC. They are translated into the five most common non-English languages in Western Sydney Health and South Western Sydney Local Health District: Arabic, Chinese, Hindi (Latin and Devanagari alphabets), Korean and Vietnamese.
Long COVID factsheet
Long COVID factsheet explains the symptoms of 'long COVID', where to seek support, and how to protect yourself.
COVID-19 Self-Isolation change
From 14 October 2022 it is not mandatory to self-isolate if you test positive to COVID-19, but it is recommended you stay home and take steps to protect others. The flyer explains the new changes and the support services.
Wok for Health Social Tile
The social tiles support the promotion of the Wokforhealth website: http://www.wokforhealth.com.au/ which has been made with young people of Chinese backgrounds.
NSW Health Care System Information Booklet - Video
Just Reach Out - A Domestic Violence Awareness Video in Bangla
This resource provides the Bangladeshi community with culturally appropriate information. The video aims to raise awareness about domestic violence in the Bangladeshi community so that professionals and communities are able to develop appropriate strategies to deal with perpetrators, assist victims, and reduce domestic violence in the Bangladeshi community.