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Getting the #FluVaccination from April provides the best protection for the flu season 🤒
Free influenza vaccines are available for Australians most at-risk of serious illness.
For more information, visit 💻 health.gov.au/flu
Mental health and physical activity. They go hand in hand. 🤝
From day-to-day movement to intensive fitness, #physicalactivity 🏊 releases endorphins & serotonin to your brain leaving you feeling energized & clear-minded.
More at 💻 headtohealth.gov.au
#MedicareUrgentCareClinics are located across Australia. They offer bulk billed urgent care & are open early & late.
Use the interactive map on the webpage to find the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic nearest to you.
Visit 💻 health.gov.au/MedicareUCC
Need to see a medical specialist?
The #MedicalCostsFinder shows the typical costs of common private health procedures.
When planning for what your bills might look like visit 💻 medicalcostsfinder.health.gov.au
Yarn to your health worker about getting a free #FluVaccination for your mob today.
If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander get your free flu vaccination today — and let’s give flu the boot!
💻 health.gov.au/flu
Calling all #VaccinationProviders 📣
We’re holding a webinar on the 2024 flu season and respiratory illnesses with the Head of the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control, Professor Paul Kelly.
📅 Friday 3 May 2024
⏰ 12pm to 1pm (AEST)
💻 health.gov.au/resources/webi…
Aged 50 to 74? Need help understanding your free #BowelCancerScreening test?🤔
Healthcare professionals can help you order a kit & answer any questions you may have about screening. Do the test, it could save your life. 💪
Expired or lost kit? Order at 💻 ncsr.gov.au/boweltest
It’s #WorldImmunisationWeek . Now is a great time to book your flu vaccine appointment ahead of winter. 😷
The influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over. It not only protects you, but also helps protect those around you.
💻 health.gov.au/flu
Did you know that registering for #MyMedicare gives you access to longer telehealth consultations, strengthening your relationship with your general practitioner? 🩺
Learn more about the benefits of registering in MyMedicare at 💻 health.gov.au/mymedicare