A petting zoo, face painting and sausage sizzle helped keep smiles on the brave little faces of those who had their annual flu vaccinations at Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) on Thursday, 16 April.
Almost 140 locals – both children and adults – turned up for their annual flu vaccination, with NSW Health, Tharawal AMS and Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) staff working together to deliver the flu needle and nasal spray vaccines.
Children aged two, three and four are now eligible for the free nasal spray flu vaccine in NSW. It is gentle, painless and needle-free. Children aged five to 17 can also receive the FluMist vaccine at a cost.
Be an Immunisation Hero. Keeping up-to-date with your vaccinations helps protect you, your family and our community.
In addition to visiting your GP or local pharmacist, free community immunisation days are available across South Western Sydney to make it easier to stay immunised.
The clinics are delivered by the South Western Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit and are open to eligible community members.
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