The cooler winter months bring colds, the flu, covid and other illnesses. That’s why being prepared is the best way to protect yourself and your family.

PREPARE!

Flu can be serious for young children. Children are most likely to catch and spread the flu and young children may become very sick. Be prepared by ensuring your child has received their annual flu vaccine. This will boost their immunity against most likely circulating flu strains and help stop them getting very sick.

PLAN!

If your child is at higher risk of becoming very sick from the flu, covid or other respiratory illnesses, make a plan with your healthcare provider for when your child becomes sick.

PROTECT!

Protect others, especially those at risk of severe illness, by keeping your child home if they’re unwell, encouraging regular hand washing, and covering coughs and sneezes.

More information about Winter Wellness for families can be found here:

https://www.health.tas.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/fact_sheet_-_winter_wellness_2025_-_information_for_parents_and_carers.pdf