Flu Vaccine Overview
Sunnybank flu shots (流感疫苗)
Are you, your parents, your children staying healthy? Remember to eat well, exercise enough, and relax whenever you can!
Apart from these, to increase protection against seasonal flu, we recommend that you and your family consider having the flu vaccine.
4 types of Influenza viruses
This year’s flu vaccine covers 4 types of influenza viruses – 2 types of influenza A and 2 types of influenza B.
For those who are eligible, this will be completely FREE. Otherwise, the flu vaccine is $15 and we are able to bulk bill the consultation if you have a Medicare card.
Eligibility for free Flu Vaccine
You can have a FREE flu vaccine if you fit any of the criteria below:
Children
- All children from 6 months to less than 5 years old
- All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged 6 months and over
Adults
- All adults aged 65 years and older
- All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged 6 months and over
- Pregnant women (during any stage of pregnancy)
People with Medical conditions
- All people aged 6 months and older, with medical conditions which increase the risk of flu complications, such as
- Chronic lung conditions (bad asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Heart disease (heart attacks, heart failure)
- Diabetes and other metabolic disorders
- Chronic kidney disease
- Nervous system disease (seizures, spinal cord injuries)
- Haematological or blood disorders
- Impaired immunity (cancers, on medication to suppress immune system, spleen issues, HIV or AIDS)
- Long term aspirin therapy in children age 6 months to 10 years
Contact us!
Please call (07) 3518 8888 or book online to reserve your flu vaccine before it runs out again!
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