Health protection

Cold, flu, COVID and other respiratory illnesses are more common in colder months. People are indoors more often, allowing viruses and bacteria to pass more easily from one person to another.

Infectious diseases are caused by living organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. Many infections can be spread from person to person.

There are lots of things that we can all do to protect ourselves, and our loved ones, from harm and preventable illness. One of the most important ones is to vaccinate yourself and your children against infectious disease.

Health services guide for new arrivals, asylum seekers, and refugees.