Whooping Cough Alert: Stay Safe with These Tips

In response to the recent increase in whooping cough cases reported by NSW Health, here are some important steps to protect yourself and others:

• Wash your hands regularly and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands.
• Wear a mask and maintain physical distancing when in public spaces.
• Seek professional advice: Let reception know if you have symptoms and wait for further instructions.
• School precautions: While waiting for swab results, keep children at home. If positive, keep them home for 5 days after starting antibiotics or 21 days after the onset of coughing.

Let’s work together to keep our community safe and healthy!