Official City Notices: Essential Health and Public Service Advisories for Tuesday, 3 March

Public Health: Influenza Vaccine Pre-allocation Deadline

NSW Health and the Central Eastern Sydney PHN (CESPHN) advise all healthcare providers that the pre-allocation window for the 2026 influenza vaccine is set to close. Final confirmations must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. This deadline is critical to ensure the timely delivery of vaccine stocks, which are expected to arrive at the State Vaccine Centre in early April. Providers are reminded that failure to meet this pre-allocation deadline will result in significant delays in receiving the initial 2026 supply. No increases to pre-allocated orders are permitted at this stage due to statewide supply limits, though routine ordering will resume once initial deliveries are completed.

Community Alert: Ongoing Measles Surveillance in Sydney

NSW Health continues to monitor an increased risk of measles across Greater Sydney, with 17 confirmed cases recorded since the start of the year. Active alerts remain in place for residents in the Sydney CBD, Inner West, and South Western Sydney. Health officials urge the public to be vigilant for symptoms, which include high fever, sore eyes, and a cough followed by a red, blotchy rash. Free measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines are available through local GPs for anyone born during or after 1966 who has not received two documented doses. Those who have recently visited high-traffic areas, including Sydney Domestic Airport Terminal 2 and various hospitality venues in Newtown and Barangaroo, should monitor their health closely until mid-March.

Regulatory Update: Tobacco Excise Increase and Enforcement

Effective Tuesday, 3 March 2026, a federal increase in the tobacco excise is expected to take effect. In anticipation of this change, NSW Health has intensified its crackdown on the illicit tobacco market. To date, over 105 short-term closure orders have been issued to premises across the state, including Sydney and Northern Sydney Local Health Districts, for selling illicit tobacco or vaping products without a license. Authorities warn that businesses found in breach of 90-day closure orders face immediate prosecution and potential lease termination under laws introduced in late 2025. Residents are encouraged to report any suspected illegal sales to the appropriate health authorities.

Public Service Announcement: Museums of History Meeting

The Public Service Association (PSA) has scheduled a formal members' meeting for Museums of History NSW employees on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. The meeting will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Sovereign Room within The Mint on Macquarie Street. The agenda includes discussions on the current organizational restructure and workplace maintenance responses. Staff who cannot attend in person may participate via the official virtual platform.

Transport and Events: Western Sydney Stadium Traffic

Commuters in Western Sydney should prepare for increased traffic and pedestrian activity around Western Sydney Stadium on Tuesday, 3 March. The stadium is hosting a double-header as part of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, featuring matches between DPR Korea and Uzbekistan followed by China PR and Bangladesh. Local road users are advised to allow extra travel time in the Parramatta area, particularly during the late afternoon and evening peak periods.