COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself from serious illness or death from COVID-19. Here's why it's still important to get vaccinated:

• Preventing severe illness: Vaccines are your best protection against severe illness, hospitalisation, and death from COVID-19.

• Protection for everyone: Vaccinations are particularly important for those aged 75 years and over or those with severe immunocompromise that increase their risk of severe COVID-19.

• Keeping your guard up: Protection from COVID-19 wanes over time. Regular vaccinations, tailored to your age and health needs, ensure ongoing protection.  

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You are encouraged to discuss the vaccine options available with your doctor/nurse. You can also use the booster eligibility tool to determine whether you are eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccination.

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75 years and older

• Recommended every 6 months.

65-74 years

• Recommended at least every 12 months, but can receive every six months. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits..

18-64 years

• With severe immunocompromise: Recommended at least every 12 months, but can receive every six months. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits. 

• Without severe immunocompromise: Can receive every 12 months.

5-17 years

• With severe immunocompromise: Can receive every 12 months.

• Without severe immunocompromise: Not recommended.

Under 5 years

• Not recommended.

To book into Flu Vaccination Clinic

  Over 5 years old OPEN NOW BOOK HERE

  Under 5 years old, please call 94999999.

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To get latest update on clinics, please follow our facebook page to be informed when clinics open. If you don't want to book/wait for clinic, vaccines can be booked directly with Practice Nurse, an additional nursing fee will apply.

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To book Covid Pfizer Vaccination Clinic  

  Over 5 years old BOOK HERE

  Under 5 years old is not recommended.

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If you book into Covid Vaccination Clinic, you can ask for a flu vaccine at the same time, subject to stock availability. However, other clinics or appointments cannot include Covid vaccine.

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To book Shingles Vaccination Clinic, please call 94999999 to get on the waitlist. This vaccine is in short supply and you will be called when available.

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If you are unsure about whether vaccination is suitable or what to book, please talk to your doctor by booking a doctor's standard appointment and not into a clinic.

Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. The 2024 season starts around April and clinic usually completes early June. Patients can book directly with nurses all through the year while stocks last. It is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over.

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Government funded influenza vaccines under the NIP, are available for:

• children aged 6 months to less than 5 years

• pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy

• First Nations people aged 6 months and over

• people aged 65 years and over

• people aged 6 months and over with certain medical conditions that increase their risk of severe influenza and its complications. Conditions included are: • Cardiac disease • Chronic respiratory condition • Immunocompromising condition • Haematological disorder • Chronic metabolic disorder • Chronic kidney disease • Chronic neurological condition • Long-term aspirin therapy in children aged 5 to 10 years 

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If you are not in the above group, you can book for a private flu vaccine charged at $25 incl GST, in 2024.

You should talk to your doctor before booking this vaccination. The Australian Immunisation Handbook recommends shingles vaccination for specific groups including:

• people aged 50 years and over

• immunocompromised people aged 18 years and over

• people aged 50 years and over who live in the same household as someone who has a weakened immune system.

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Free shingles vaccination under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) is available for eligible people most at risk of complications from shingles.

A 2-dose course of Shingrix is available for free for:

• people aged 65 years and over

• First Nations people aged 50 years and over

• immunocompromised people aged 18 years and over with the following medical conditions:

  • haematopoietic stem cell transplant

  • solid organ transplant

  • haematological malignancy

  • advanced or untreated HIV.

If you previously received a free Zostavax shingles vaccine under the NIP, you are not eligible for a free Shingrix vaccine for at least 5 years. If you purchased the Zostavax vaccine privately, you can receive Shingrix for free under the program if you’re eligible. You should wait at least 12 months between receiving Zostavax and getting the Shingrix vaccine. 

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