COVID-19 and Influenza for community

Most people who get COVID-19 or Influenza can manage their symptoms at home.

One of the best ways to stay well is to have your COVID-19 booster and your flu shot.

COVID-19

The Better Health channel have 6 simple steps to protect yourself against COVID-19 and provides information on COVID-19 anti-viral medication, vaccination and how to support your recovery. You can access this information here.

If you need medical assistance for COVID-19 please call your regular GP for support, they may be able to offer telehealth or see you in an isolation room. If your GP is unavailable or it is after hours you can seek support from the organisations below.

  • Nurse-on-call – direct contact with a registered nurse for free, caring, professional health advice, call 1300 60 60 24 from anywhere in Victoria, 24 hours a day.
  • Victorian Virtual Emergency Department – a public health service for non-life-threatening emergencies. Access emergency care from anywhere in Victoria, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service can also prescribe anti-viral medication for eligible people who cannot get an appointment with a GP. For more information, visit  vved.org.au/patients/
  • Priority Primary Care Centres in Warragul and Moe are open after hours. For contact information visit https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/priority-primary-care-centres
  • HealthAccess offer afterhours telehealth consultations – call 1800 272 767 https://gphn.org.au/what-we-do/programs/after-hours-program/

COVID-19 Vaccination booster eligibility checker

The department recently launched an eligibility tool where individuals can answer a short set of questions to find if they are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, available at COVID-19 booster eligibility checker | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Influenza

The Better Health channel have information on flu symptoms, looking after yourself and when to seek medical attention. You can access this here.

For medical assistance please call your regular GP. If afterhours you can access after hours solutions here.

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13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country 

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Call 03 5175 5444

Email
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Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.

Gippsland PHN acknowledges the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s as the traditional Custodians of Country across the Gippsland region.

We acknowledge the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s continuing connection to Land, Water and Community.

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People/s, Cultures, and their Elders past and present.

We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.

Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.

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