As the colder weather sets in, and more travellers return from overseas, it is important to protect yourself and those vulnerable with a flu vaccination.
“Over the COVID-19 period there has been lower exposure to the flu virus and lower levels of the flu vaccine coverage compared to previous years.
“With the borders reopening, a possible resurgence of the flu can occur this year. Therefore, it is even more important to get your annual vaccination against the flu this winter,” Council’s immunisation team advise.
Vaccinations not only protect yourself, but they benefit those vulnerable in the community and those may be unable to be vaccinated themselves.
Who can get a free flu vaccine?
Council offers free flu vaccines through the ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Immunisation Program (NIP) for the following:
- Children aged six months to four years and 11 months
- Persons above the age of 65 years and over
- Pregnant women (any stage of pregnancy)
- Persons aged from six months who have certain medical conditions which increase the risk of influenza disease complications; such as, severe asthma, lung or heart disease, low immunity or diabetes
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from six months of age.
Infant and childhood vaccinations are also offered at Council Immunisations sessions and can be booked online.
Council’s Immunisation Service also offers flu vaccinations to .
For all other persons, payable flu vaccine is available at cost of $27 (payment to made via EFTPOS onsite only).
Check your eligibilty and book your
COVID-19 and the flu vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines can be co-administered with a flu vaccine, meaning that it is safe to have both injections on the same day or close together. There may be a slight increase in mild to moderate aftereffects following the vaccine.
The COVID-19 vaccines do not protect against the flu virus.
