Thursday 30 June 2022 01:27 AM Free flu shot programme extended in NSW - with millions still yet to get the ... trends now
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Parents in NSW are being urged to get a free influenza vaccination for their children during the school holidays as the state's hospitals continue to be inundated by people sick from the virus.
Health Minister Brad Hazzard has extended the winter season free jab program for all state residents by two weeks to July 17, or until the end of the two school week holiday period.
'It only takes a few minutes to get a flu jab but that time could mean the difference between you or one of your loved ones ending up in ICU so please, book in today,' Mr Hazzard said.
Just one-in-four children under five years have had a flu shot and the number is even lower for kids aged five to 15
Graph (pictured) shows the dramatic increase of flu cases in 2022 compared to former years
