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Swine Flu Update! PDF Print E-mail

Update on Swine Flu Vaccinations

A message from Dr Christine Selvey, Chief Health Officer (Queensland Health)

Dear Parent, Carer or Staff Member

As you may be aware, a national program to vaccinate Australians to protect against Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza Virus, (Human Swine Flu) commenced on 30 September 2009.

The initial phase of the vaccination program is aimed at protecting people who are most vulnerable to severe complications from infection with the pandemic influenza virus. The Commonwealth, in conjunction with States and Territories, are strongly recommending vaccination for people aged 10 years and over who are in one of the following groups...
  • individuals with chronic disease (eg. heart, liver, renal, lung, kidney, neurological disease)
  • individuals with respiratory disease (eg. asthma)
  • individuals with immunosuppression
  • obese individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of over 35
  • children over the age of 10 attending special schools (including students with special needs in regular school settings)
  • Indigenous Australians
  • pregnant women
  • parents and carers of children aged between 0 – 6 months
  • healthcare workers.
At this stage vaccination is only available to people 10 years of age and over. It is anticipated that the data from the clinical trials for children will be available late October. Vaccination for children will commence some time after this.
Although the focus is on protecting those in the vulnerable groups, the vaccine is available to all those wanting to protect themselves in the community. Should you have any questions or concerns about your or your child’s eligibility for the vaccination, please contact your General Practitioner (GP).
I urge you to visit your local GP to receive a free vaccination to help protect against this disease. The cost of the vaccine is free, although GP’s may charge a consultation fee. General Practice Queensland (GPQ) has advised that most GPs will bulk bill for consultations solely for the purpose of pandemic vaccination.
If you require further information on how to obtain the vaccine, please contact your local GP or visit the Queensland Health vaccination website http://www.health.qld.gov.au/swineflu/html/vacc.asp
 
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QDSE “3 to 10 Steps Forward”

Dance Performance

December 3rd and 4th 2009

Tickets are now available

Performance Venue: Qld. Academy of Creative Industries Theatre situated in the QACI building on the corner of Blamey Street and Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove.
Times of Performances: Evening performance 7.00p.m. Thursday December 3rd Matinee Performance 1.00p.m . Friday December 4th.
Price of tickets: $10.00 Adults $5.00 Children and Concession

Tickets need to be booked and paid for by December 2nd
Order your tickets now by ringing the KGSC Sub-Shop on 355 27 349 or 355 27 319
Tickets need to be collected from the Sub-Shop within 24hours of booking
 
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