Winter Wellness Guide
We've got everything you need to stay well this Winter
Winter Wellness Guide
We've got everything you need to stay well
this Winter
Winter Wellness Guide
We've got everything you need to stay well this Winter
Are you eligible for a free flu shot?
Some people may be eligible for a free flu vaccine as part of the Australian Government's National Immunisation Program (NIP).
Visit your local Blooms The Chemist to stay well this Winter.
What's the difference between the cold and COVID-19?
Even though they are both contagious respiratory illnesses, there are some key differences, which include1:
• COVID-19 spreads more quickly than the flu.
• Compared to the flu, COVID-19 may cause more severe illnesses in some people and require hospitalisation from previously healthy people.
• Compared to those who have the flu, people who are infected with COVID-19 may take longer to show symptoms and may be contagious for more extended periods of time.
3 ways to stay healthy this flu and COVID-19 season
Although the cold and COVID-19 have similar symptoms, it's important to make sure that you're protecting yourself from both of these viruses this cold and flu season.
Here are three ways to protect yourself:
1. Regularly wash your hands to reduce the spread of germs
2. Stay home if you are sick to reduce the spread of cold and flu or COVID-19 to other people, and
3. Keep surfaces you regularly touch clean, like phones, door handles, and keyboards
Vaccination is the best protection2 from getting viruses and can protect you against infectious diseases. Book your flu shot at your local Blooms The Chemist today.
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Keep yourself and your community safe with our wide range of at home Flu & COVID-19 self test kits.
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Learn more about staying healthy this cold and flu season
Keep your kids healthy this cold & flu season
Influenza (the flu) and colds tend to do the rounds as the colder months set in.
Here's how you can keep the kids healthy this cold and flu season.
5 flu myths debunked
As flu season approaches, it's essential to be informed about the flu and the flu vaccine.
Explore five of the most common myths about the flu and the flu vaccine.
Strengthen your immune system
Taking care of you immune system is crucial, but it's more complex than we may think.
Discover three practial ways to promote healthy living and immune support.
References
1CDC, Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19, accessed May 17, 2024
2WA Department of Health, Protect yourself from viruses, accessed May 17, 2024