What we’ve been up to at the NRVS
It’s been just over a year since the formation of the NRVS, and our membership has been steadily growing. This has encouraged us to reach out into our community in many ways, including our recent media release, distributing posters and flyers at local medical practices, joining the local immunisation task…
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“About 69% of people admitted to hospital with confirmed influenza since April are children aged below 16. Yet just 22% of children aged between six months to five years – and 13% of children aged five to 16 – are vaccinated against influenza nationally. This compares with 61% of those aged 65 and above.”
‘Rollercoaster of a sickness’: how a horror flu season is catching Australian families off guard
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About 69% of people admitted to hospital with confirmed influenza since April are aged under 168 months ago
“NSW Health said all three cases stemmed from contaminated garden soil entering their legs via a minor wound.”
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Sydney woman dies after contracting tetanus in first New South Wales fatality in 30 years
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The woman in her 80s died after contracting the infection from contaminated garden soil entering a w...8 months ago
Despite many thinking the pandemic is over, it’s not. Be vigilant.
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COVID-19 third leading cause of death in Australia as cases increase
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COVID-19 third leading cause of death in Australia as cases increase for eighth-straight weekBy Sava...8 months ago
NSW Health is urging people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after a Western Sydney infant diagnosed with the infection spent time at a large number of venues while infectious.![]()
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