Flu clinics will commence on the 15th of April and bookings are now open.

In Australia, the peak influenza season typically runs from June to September, coinciding with the winter months. However, it’s important to get the flu vaccine at any time during the year. Influenza can circulate year-round, and vaccination helps protect against the virus, especially during off-peak periods when people may be less aware of the risk.

The vaccine is updated annually to protect against the most common strains of the virus for that year, so getting vaccinated each year is essential for optimal protection.

We will have both government supplied and private vaccines for those aged 5-64 who are not eligible for the funded vaccine.

Private Vaccines are $20.

Free seasonal influenza vaccine is funded under the National Immunisation Program for the following groups at higher risk of complications from influenza:

• all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
• all children aged 6 months to less than 5 years of age
• all individuals aged 5 years and over with medical risk conditions, namely:
  • cardiac disease, including cyanotic congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure
  • chronic respiratory conditions, including suppurative lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), severe asthma (for which frequent medical consultations or the use of multiple medications is required), cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and chronic emphysema
  • chronic neurological conditions, including hereditary and degenerative central nervous system (CNS) diseases (including multiple sclerosis), neuromuscular disorders, spinal cord injuries and seizure disorders
  • immunocompromising conditions, including immunocompromised due to disease or treatment (e.g. malignancy, transplantation and/or chronic steroid use), asplenia or splenic dysfunction and HIV infection
  • diabetes and other metabolic disorders, including Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and chronic metabolic disorders
  • chronic renal failure
  • haemoglobinopathies
  • children aged 6 months to 10 years on long term aspirin therapy
• pregnant women
• people aged 65 years and over (a vaccine that is specifically designed to produce a higher immune response is available for this group).

Please call 65431222 to book an appointment.