THE NSW government has released a state-wide plan urging people to prepare for a "potentially serious" flu season with experts expecting a return of swine flu.
Health Minister Jillian Skinner along with several health experts released the Get Ready For Winter plan at Westmead Hospital in western Sydney on Sunday.
Ms Skinner said it's important people are prepared to combat and prevent flu as the government is expecting a "potentially serious" flu season after record levels of infection in the northern hemisphere over the past winter.
"This year we are particularly concerned about the likelihood of three strains of influenza - the H1N1, H3N2 and B strains - all circulating at the same time," Ms Skinner said in a statement on Sunday.
H1N1, also known as swine flu, was responsible for several deaths in 2009.
But NSW Health director of health protection Dr Jeremy McAnulty told AAP it might not be as severe as it had been in the past.
To deal with more patients over the flu season, a "record number" of nurses and doctors would be available, Ms Skinner said.
"Our hospitals are equipped and preparing to manage the increased case load but we are urging people to be aware of how they can stay well during the influenza season and stay out of hospital."
"In the first instance, people with a cold or flu-like symptoms should see their GP or contact healthdirect (1800 022 222) to talk to a registered nurse."
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