Flu vaccines have arrived

Who is eligible for a Flu vaccine?

Anyone aged 6 months and over can receive a Flu vaccine.  

Who is eligible for a free, government funded vaccine?

Patients who are at highest risk of severe illness are eligible for a free Flu vaccine under the National Immunisation Program (NIP):

  • all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over 
  • children from 6 months to less than 5 years of age  
  • people aged 5 years and over with serious health conditions (including severe asthma, diabetes, cancer, immune disorders, obesity, kidney, heart, lung, or liver disease, chromosonal abnormality, harmful use of alchohol) 
  • pregnant people  
  • people aged 65 years and over  

Note: FluMist is available for infants aged 6 months – less than 5 years.

All other patients, aged 5 to 64 years can receive a private Flu vaccine for the cost of $35.00 

Where can patients get a Flu vaccine?

  1. At the local chemist (if aged two and over)
  2. During a pre-scheduled appointment with their GP (fees apply)
  3. By attending one of our Flu Clinics

We will be running several Flu clinics during April and early May.  

These appointments can be booked via the website or AMS connect app.

All patientsMonday 20 April: 1:30pm – 4:30pmRN Jacinta
All patientsMonday 4 May: 1:30pm – 4:30pmRN Jacinta
Aboriginal patients Saturday 2 May: 8:30am – 12:00pmRN Jacinta
All patients Monday 18 May: 1:30pm – 5:30pm RN Jacinta
Families with young childrenSaturday 9 May: 8:00am – 12:00pm RN Ping
Families with young childrenSaturday 30 May: 8:00am – 12:00pmRN Ping

Last updated 9 April 2026