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Page reviewed November 2018
Flu shot? The facts
“When asked what might happen over the next 12 months, Dr Turville said he didn't like to "crystal gaze" about what variants may or may not do. But if he were to make a guess, he said the virus was likely to follow one of three trajectories.![]()
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“The first — and most optimistic — scenario would see the vast majority of Australians get up to date with their booster vaccines, including the newly available bivalent shots, which would help to "put the virus under pressure".![]()
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“The second scenario, which he believes is most likely, looks not unlike our current COVID-19 situation: lagging booster rates and "not a lot of political discussion" means we'll face "an era of complacency", he said.![]()
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“In the third, "worst case" scenario, the virus might evolve into something that we can't predict.![]()
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"We might find the virus seismically shifts … a variant pops up that is incredibly immune evasive and can drive a very large wave,"
Omicron has splintered, amounting to a 'variant soup' — and it's making COVID harder to predict
www.abc.net.au
It’s been three long years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global health e...
“Splendour in the Grass festival patrons and those who have had contact with them are being urged to monitor for symptoms of meningococcal disease after a child became the third reveller to contract the potentially deadly illness.”
Child who attended Splendour in the Grass is third meningococcal case
www.smh.com.au
So far this year there have been 17 cases of meningococcal disease reported in NSW.
Timeline photosCan I still breastfeed if I have COVID-19 or flu? Yes. ![]()
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The benefits of breastfeeding your baby outweigh any potential risk of transmission of COVID-19 or flu through breastmilk.![]()
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It is important that you have plenty of fluids and rest. Some women have noticed that their milk supply may reduce when they are feeling unwell. ![]()
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If you are too unwell to breastfeed, try to express milk. Consider whether someone who is well can feed it to your baby. ![]()
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If you are too ill to breastfeed or express, you may wish to re-establish breastfeeding once you are well enough. ![]()
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You are not alone, there is support available to help you. ![]()
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Click the link for information and a free, 24hr helpline service: www.health.nsw.gov.au/breastfeeding![]()
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#WorldBreastfeedingWeek #WBW2022
Know the symptoms and act fast.Meningococcal disease is a serious and sometimes fatal illness. ![]()
Children under 5 are most at risk. ![]()
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Knowing the symptoms could help save your child’s life. Meningococcal symptoms include:![]()
- Severe limb pain ![]()
- Difficulty waking up![]()
- High pitched crying in babies![]()
- Severe headache![]()
- Upset by bright lights![]()
- Stiff neck![]()
- Red-purple rash which doesn’t disappear when pressed with a glass ![]()
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Find out more: www.health.nsw.gov.au/infectious/meningococcal