Health
Flu Shots
Your flu shot matters more than ever
It’s important that we all play our part in helping fight flu this winter. We encourage everyone to take every possible step to help stop the spread of flu. This will help protect our health system and our most vulnerable populations.
The best way you can help to prevent getting and spreading the flu is with an annual flu shot.
Everyone aged six months and over should get an annual flu shot. Particularly if you’re in an at-risk group and eligible for free flu vaccination.
The flu vaccination is free for:
children aged 6 months to under five years of age
pregnant women
people aged over 65
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (6 months and over)
people with chronic medical conditions.
The flu shot is now available from your local GP, pharmacist and community immunisation sessions (Greater Shepparton City Council).
Many of our pharmacies are also able to provide the flu shot to people 10 years of age and over, as well as being able to provide advice about the virus.
GP clinics, pharmacies and community immunisation sessions will still be providing necessary and life-saving vaccinations, like the flu shot, whilst also following all current advice around hygiene practices and physical distancing requirements.
Please note that some doctors or other immunisation providers may charge a consultation fee. Please check with your local provider to see whether there are any costs.
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