NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri and Board Chair Trevor Danos receive their vaccinations from Gigi Kwok and Sue-Anne Chemali
Get Vaccinated, Stay Protected. Flu Shots Available Now The 2025 influenza vaccine is now available for all Northern Sydney Local Health District helping to reduce the spread of flu and support the delivery of safe, uninterrupted care across our hospitals. Community
healthcare workers. Staff are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated by 1 June, ahead of the peak flu season, which has begun earlier in recent years. Chief Executive Anthony Schembri and Board Chair Trevor Danos recently rolled up their sleeves at Royal North Shore Hospital to receive their flu shots, urging others to do the same. Anthony emphasised the importance of vaccination. “Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your colleagues, and our patients from influenza and its complications. Healthcare workers are more than three times as likely to be exposed to the flu, and 75 per cent of those affected require time off,” he said. “With flu cases already rising across NSW, early vaccination is especially important this year.” The vaccine is particularly important for Category A staff, who are required to be vaccinated
members across Northern Sydney are also encouraged to get vaccinated to avoid flu- related hospital visits.
by 1 June under NSW Health policy. Enhanced influenza vaccines are also available for people aged 65 and over. “It’s important that we get vaccinated to protect ourselves and the patients we care for,” said Gigi Kwok, Nurse Unit Manager, Occupational Staff Health Service. By getting vaccinated, staff are
Anthony Schembri, Chief Executive, rolled up his sleeve to receive the vaccination from Sue-Anne Chemali
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