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Western Sydney seniors urged to prepare for flu season

09 May, 2022, 7:38 am09 May, 2022, 7:45 am Alyssa Terese

Seniors across NSW are being encouraged to protect themselves against the flu by getting vaccinated. Minister for Seniors Mark Coure

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Adolescent vaccines available in pharmacies throughout western Sydney to support NSW Health School Vaccination Program

07 May, 2022, 8:48 am07 May, 2022, 8:49 am Alyssa Terese

For the first time in NSW, pharmacists are now able to offer vaccines to adolescents who have missed out on

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People urged to get vaccinated in western Sydney as flu cases rise

05 May, 2022, 12:03 pm05 May, 2022, 12:04 pm Alyssa Terese

People are urged to get their flu shot as soon as possible with influenza cases more than doubling in recent

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NSW Police launch Operation Anzac Day 2022 ahead of commemorations

22 Apr, 2022, 3:57 pm22 Apr, 2022, 4:05 pm Alyssa Terese

The NSW Police Force has launched a high-visibility policing operation ahead of Anzac Day, one of the nation’s most important

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Parents in western Sydney urged to get children under five vaccinated against flu

21 Apr, 2022, 12:25 pm21 Apr, 2022, 1:24 pm Alyssa Terese

Parents of children aged six months to under five years are urged to book their child in for a free

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COVID-19 Update – isolation rules to change in NSW on Friday, 22nd April 2022

20 Apr, 2022, 12:54 pm20 Apr, 2022, 12:56 pm Alyssa Terese

The NSW Government today announced close contacts of a confirmed COVID-19 case will not be required to isolate, provided they

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It’s that time of the year! Free flu vaccine for those at higher risk in western Sydney

01 Apr, 2022, 1:46 pm01 Apr, 2022, 1:51 pm Alyssa Terese

NSW Health is urging higher risk individuals including pregnant women, children aged under five years, seniors and Aboriginal people to

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Knowing the hidden dangers of e-cigarettes: campaign to stop young people vaping

15 Mar, 2022, 1:24 pm16 Mar, 2022, 2:12 pm Alyssa Terese

Young people are urged to quit vaping and know the facts and dangers of e-cigarettes, which can contain harmful substances

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Strategic partnerships to help multicultural communities out of COVID-19

14 Mar, 2022, 7:43 am14 Mar, 2022, 7:49 am Alyssa Terese

Multicultural organisations can continue supporting vulnerable communities with the help of additional COVID-19 funding from the NSW Government. Minister for

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Fifth NSW resident confirmed to have Japanese encephalitis virus

12 Mar, 2022, 6:08 pm12 Mar, 2022, 6:08 pm Alyssa Terese

NSW Health is urging the community to stay vigilant and take precautions against mosquito bites after a fifth NSW resident

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    23 Jun, 2022, 9:10 am23 Jun, 2022, 9:10 am Alyssa Terese
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