Why get a flu vaccine every year?
Flu viruses change each year, and protection from the vaccine fades over time. A yearly vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over, and it also helps protect people around you who are more vulnerable.
Who can get a free flu vaccine?
Under the National Immunisation Program, a free flu vaccine is available to:
- Children aged 6 months to under 5 years
- People aged 65 and over
- Pregnant women, at any stage of pregnancy
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
- People aged 6 months and over with certain medical conditions
Queensland Health sometimes runs additional state-funded programs. Check the Queensland Health website or ask our team about what is available this year.
When should I get vaccinated?
Getting vaccinated from April gives you protection before flu season usually peaks in winter. It is still worth getting vaccinated later in the year if you missed out.
Is there a cost?
The vaccine is free if you are eligible under the NIP, and the GP consult is bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. If you are not eligible, the vaccine attracts a charge.
Talk to a GP
For advice about your own health, book a GP consult. GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Book an appointmentArticles in the Warwick Doctors Health Journal are prepared by the Warwick Doctors team for general information only. They are not written or reviewed by a GP and are not medical advice. Please talk to your GP about your own health. In an emergency, call 000.
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