By Danielle Kutchel
Holt MP Anthony Byrne is reminding residents to remember their flu shot this season.
He visited TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacy on Clyde, where pharmacist Anthony Tassone was happy to administer the vaccine.
Mr Tassone, who is also Victorian president of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria branch, said while instances of the flu are down this year, that’s no reason to be complacent.
“Seasonal influenza kills up to 650,000 people a year across the world and poses a serious health risk. The best way to protect yourself, and those around you is by getting vaccinated,” he said.
He and Mr Byrne urged people to drop in to their local pharmacy for the flu shot.
“2020 saw one of the mildest flu seasons we’ve had in Australia because of the actions we took during Covid-19, but I urge Australians to remember that influenza can lead to serious health consequences, particularly for vulnerable members of the community,” Mr Tassone said.
