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Information |
Queensland |
The free flu vaccine for the general public has now expired. For more information, click here. |
Victoria |
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New South Wales |
Free flu vaccinations will be available to all NSW residents over the age of 6 months from 1 June 2022 to boost immunity for the winter season. From 1 to 17 July 2022, free flu shots will be available at: GPs for everyone aged 6 months+ Pharmacies for everyone aged 5 years + For more information go to Influenza (Flu) - NSW Government |
Australia Capital Territory |
People who are at higher risk of catching influenza virus and developing complications are eligible for a free vaccine under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). These people include: Children aged 6 months to under 5 years Anyone pregnant People aged 65 years and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and older People aged 6 months and older with underlying medical conditions. In 2022 the ACT Government is offering free flu vaccinations for people with disability or mental health conditions and their families, support staff, volunteers and carers at the COVID-19 Access and Sensory vaccination clinic in Weston Creek. For more information, click here. |
Tasmania |
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South Australia |
All South Australians are now able to access the flu vaccine for free until 31 July 2022 at GPs and Pharmacies. The 2022 flu season is expected to be more severe following two years of the COVID-19 pandemic response, with reduced natural immunity and low influenza vaccination rates. For more information and to book your flu vaccine, go to Free flu vaccines for all South Australians |
Western Australia |
From 1 to 31 July 2022, the Government of Western Australia is offering a reimbursement for influenza vaccinations administered by GP clinics, community pharmacies and other immunisation providers interested in maximising their capacity to deliver influenza vaccines across WA. For more information go to Free influenza vaccination program June 2022 - WA |
Northern Territory |
The NT Government encourages everyone to get an influenza (flu) vaccine. Eligibility for the free flu vaccine is currently still restricted to the groups listed in the National Immunisation Program (NIP) and people with certain chronic medical conditions. For more information go to Flu vaccinations - NT.gov.au |
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