Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads easily from person to person through coughing, sneezing and close contact.
Unlike a cold, symptoms such as fever, sore throat and muscle aches develop suddenly with flu and last about a week. In some cases, severe illness and complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis can develop, which can result in hospitalisation and even death. The flu can also make some existing medical conditions worse.
The Influenza Vaccine 2023 is available NOW. Influenza vaccines are funded on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) in 2023 for the following groups:
- All persons aged 65 years or over
- All persons aged 6 months or over who have certain medical conditions which increase the risk of influenza disease complications
- Pregnant women (during any stage of pregnancy)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children aged 6 months to 5 years, and aged 15 years and over.
Those who are not eligible for the government funded vaccines will be charged $20 for the vaccine.
Existing patients of the clinic will be bulk-billed for the consultation with one of our doctors. New patients to the clinic will be required to register and have an appointment with a GP prior to this service being provided.
For more information on influenza visit the Australian Government flu vaccine info page
