The influenza vaccine role-out has started across Queensland. This can be co-administered with your Covid-19 vaccine should you wish to do so. A reminder that the National Immunisation Program (NIP) provide free influenza vaccinations to only certain groups:
- People aged 65 and over
- Pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perople aged 6 months and over
- Children 6 months to less than 5 years
- People 6 months and over with certain medical conditions that increase their risk of severe influenza and its complications.
If you are not a part of one of the above groups, the Government is offering all Queensland residents over the age of 6 months the influenza vaccine for free in 2024. This programme has now commenced and will conclude on 30 September 2024.
For more information on the influenza vaccine, visit the Australian Government Department of Health website. If you would like to book an appointment for your influenza vaccine, please ring our reception on (07) 4315 6939.