Greater than 2,000 individuals have fallen in poor health with the flu in only one week in New South Wales, a 16 per cent enhance on this time final 12 months.
It’s not simply adults who’re falling sick in vital numbers. There has additionally been a rise within the variety of younger youngsters getting flu.
The rising stage of infections has prompted NSW Well being to induce individuals to remain updated with their vaccinations, as respiratory viruses unfold throughout the state.
Covid-19 and flu transmission locally is rising, whereas respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is at excessive ranges.
Greater than 2,000 individuals have been recognized with the flu in only one week in New South Wales, a 16 per cent enhance on this time final 12 months (inventory picture)
Chief Well being Officer Dr Kerry Chant stated the newest information confirmed greater than 2,000 individuals had been recognized with the flu in NSW within the week ending Might 11.
‘We are actually formally getting into the influenza season, with circumstances anticipated to surge quickly within the subsequent six to eight weeks, so now could be the time to guide in for a flu vaccine to guard your self and your family members,’ Dr Chant stated.
‘It is a well timed reminder for folks, as we’re already seeing a rise within the variety of younger youngsters turning into sick with the virus.
‘The flu vaccine is available and free for these at greater threat of extreme sickness, together with youngsters aged six months to underneath 5 years.’
Dr Chant stated with Covid-19 nonetheless current locally, vaccinations are additionally a precedence, with virus exercise rising from low to reasonable ranges.
‘With all three viruses (flu, Covid and RSV) in circulation, we additionally need to remind the neighborhood that symptomatic individuals ought to keep at house and put on a masks in the event that they do must exit,’ she stated.
‘They need to keep away from visiting high-risk settings like hospitals, aged and incapacity care services.’
Extra data on influenza and Covid-19 booster vaccines will be discovered on-line.
Chief Well being Officer Dr Kerry Chant (pictured) stated Australia was ‘formally getting into the influenza season, with circumstances anticipated to surge quickly within the subsequent six to eight weeks’
