The UNSW Health Service has extended its free annual flu vaccination clinic for all UNSW students and staff.
As we approach the winter months, the likelihood of getting the flu – a highly contagious respiratory illness increases. NSW Health recommends a flu vaccination each year for everyone aged six months and over.
Symptoms of flu include fever and chills, a cough and sore throat, and muscle aches and pains. If you have any flu symptoms, or have been diagnosed with flu, please stay at home and avoid contact with others until your symptoms have gone.
Read more about flu symptoms and how to manage it.
Book an appointment for a flu vaccination at the UNSW Health Service or call 9385 5425.
COVID-19 vaccinations
Current advice is to consider a COVID-19 booster every 12 months if you are aged between 18–64 years and without severe immunocompromise. If you have severe immunocompromise a booster is recommended every 12 months and you could consider a dose every six months.
Find out more at the Australian Government’s vaccination advice.
Please book a separate appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination at UNSW Health Service or call 9385 5425.
Practise safe behaviours
Please help prevent the spread of influenza and other respiratory conditions by:
- staying at home if you have any respiratory symptoms and avoid close contact with others
- sneezing into your elbow or cover your face with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
- cleaning your hands by washing them often and thoroughly
- wearing a face mask in crowded spaces, especially on public transport.
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