Current Stock Information on Flu Vaccines
6 months to under 5 years
Good supply – You can book now
We currently have sufficient stock and appointments are available. You can book by calling the practice on 02 6766 6166
5 years to 64 years
( For those who meet the Government funding criteria – see the list below)
Supply good – You can book now
We currently have good supply for this group. This vaccine has been supplied by the government for people who meet their eligibility criteria (see the list below). We will start taking appointments for this group later this week.
(Please note that if you do not meet the eligibility requirements, we will not be able to give you a vaccine, so please read the list below carefully, and if you have any questions, please leave a message to check prior to your appointment.)
We currently have sufficient stock and appointments are available. You can book by calling the practice on 02 6766 6166
5 years to 64 years
(Private)
Our final shipment has arrived
Our final shipment of privately funded flu vaccines has arrived. You can book your flu vaccine by contacting the practice on 02 6766 6166
65 years and over
Supply good – You can book now
We have stock of the 65+ vaccine available now.
You can book by calling the practice on 02 6766 6166
Who is eligible for the government-funded flu vaccine?
- all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
- all children aged 6 months to less than 5 years of age
- all individuals aged 5 years and over with medical risk conditions, namely:
- cardiac disease, including cyanotic congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure
- chronic lung conditions, including suppurative lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and severe asthma
- other chronic illnesses requiring regular medical follow up or hospitalisation in the previous year, including diabetes mellitus, chronic metabolic diseases, chronic renal failure, and haemoglobinopathies
- chronic neurological conditions that impact on respiratory function, including multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and seizure disorders
- impaired immunity, including HIV, malignancy and chronic steroid use
- children aged 6 months to 10 years on long term aspirin therapy
- pregnant women
- people aged 65 years and over