COVID-19 is still circulating in Victoria and so is influenza. That’s why it’s so important to do what we can to stay well this winter.
The good news is, getting your flu shot, and staying up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccinations, will help you, and the people around you, stay well. These routine winter vaccinations can protect what’s most important to you.
There are also simple things you can do like staying home if you’re unwell.
Influenza (the flu) is a highly contagious disease, usually prevented by vaccination and treated by managing symptoms.
Spread by body fluids from infected people, the flu is a viral infection affecting your nose, throat and sometimes your lungs. Typical symptoms of flu include fever, sore throat, tiredness and muscle aches. Flu can affect anyone but is especially serious for babies and older people.
Most people can manage a cold and the flu at home, just like most cases of COVID-19. But it’s important to be prepared. Find out more here
The symptoms of flu may include:
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COVID-19 boosters are free for everyone in Australia. Getting your booster is the best way to keep you, your family, friends, and the community safe. Find out more
For information about managing COVID-19 at home, click here.
Use the healthdirect Symptom Checker to find out if you need to seek medical help. Answer questions about your symptoms to see if you need to seek medical help. Click here.
Have you had an unexpected medical issue after-hours? If it’s not an emergency and you don’t need to go to hospital but still require medical advice, there are options available.
Gippsland PHN supports after-hours medical services across Gippsland including two Priority Primary Care Centres in Warragul and Moe. Find other available after-hours options here.
People living in Gippsland can call HealthAccess on 1800 272 767. Health Access provides after-hours support for Gippsland through its telehealth consultation service.
You can also access after-hours medical advice through healthdirect on 1800 022 222 and your Nurse-On-Call is available 24/7 by phoning 1300 60 60 24.
After-hours medical services are available at any time that your regular doctor’s office is closed and you urgently need to speak to a healthcare professional.
Main office
11 Seymour Street, Traralgon, Gunaikurnai Country
13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country
119 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country
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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners of country throughout Gippsland, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders both 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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