#Flu cases #surge across #NSW as people urged to get #vaccinated.
People across New South Wales are being urged to receive their flu #vaccine as cases have surged.
The state’s chief health officer, Dr Kerry Chant, said in the week ending 8 June there was an increase of more than 25% in people diagnosed with influenza compared to the previous week.
Flu is rapidly increasing across the state. In the past week alone, presentations to our emergency departments increased by almost 22% for people with influenza-like illness.
We are expecting the flu season will be around for several weeks to come, so now is the time to book in for your free flu vaccine to get the vital protection you need.
Chant said people over 65 are at a higher risk of severe illness from the flu, but only 52.4% have received their vaccine. The vaccine is free for those at risk, including over 65s. #auspol