Winter Strategy

The approach to managing COVID-19 and influenza over the winter months will focus on minimising the health impacts, with a particular focus on protecting those most at risk of severe illness. This year's winter season will likely see the co-circulation of COVID-19 and influenza, which we have not seen significant transmission of since 2019.

Influenza 2023 Resources

• Influenza Vaccination Provider Toolkit (NSW Health) This toolkit assists providers in rolling out and implementing their NIP influenza vaccination programs.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination 2023 (NSW Health). Information on ordering influenza vaccines through the NSW Vaccine Centre, vaccine strains, influenza vaccines (available in 2023), influenza and COVID-19 vaccination
• 2023 Influenza Vaccine (NSW Health): A visual guide to the presentation and free vaccine eligibility of influenza vaccines
• 2023 influenza vaccination Program advice for vaccination providers (Department of Health)
• ATAGI advice on seasonal influenza vaccines in 2023
• Influenza Factsheet (NSW Health)
• Pregnant women and influenza (NSW Health)
• Residential care facilities and influenza (NSW Health)
• Mandatory flu vaccination program for RACFs (Department of Health)
• Information for general practices and Aboriginal Medical Services
• Information for community pharmacies
• Information for Residential Aged Care Facilities

Clinical Resources

• NSW respiratory surveillance reports - COVID-19 and influenza Surveillance reports provide essential information about a disease or health related condition according to person, time, and place
• Influenza resources for health professionals Information for clinicians and immunisation providers from NSW Health.
• Winter Planning Toolkit RACGP Winter Planning Toolkit which highlights key priorities and principals of infection prevention and control; workforce protection and planning; processes for patient management; and managing the risk of cross-infection.
• The Australian Immunisation Handbook The Australian Immunisation Handbook provides clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals about using vaccines safely and effectively.
• Infection Prevention and Control Practice Handbook Clinical Excellence Commission handbook which includes practical day-to-day guidance to support the implementation of NSW Health Infection Prevention and Control Policy directive.
• ATAGI recommended COVID-19 doses and vaccines This infographic outlines which vaccines and doses are recommended for each age and population group.