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Flu season is coming

Vaccination offers effective protection against influenza, although vaccines need to be given each year as flu viruses are always changing.

National Immunisation Program 2016 seasonal flu shot

The 2016 flu shot will be available in April from GP surgeries and other immunisation providers.

The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone from six months of age, but is available free under the National Immunisation Program for people who face a high risk from influenza and its complications. These are:

• People aged 65 years and over
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait people aged six months to less than five years
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are aged 15 years and over
• Pregnant women
• People aged six months and over with medical conditions such as severe asthma, lung or heart disease, low immunity or diabetes that can lead to complications from influenza.

To receive your influenza vaccination, visit your local doctor or immunisation provider. It is important to note that while the vaccine is free, a consultation fee may apply.

For more information

http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/immunise-influenza