Flu Vaccine Clinic Melbourne
Annual influenza vaccination for children and adults, with National Immunisation Program-funded and private vaccines available subject to eligibility and stock.
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Reduce your risk of influenza and serious complications.
Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection that can cause severe illness, particularly in babies, older people, pregnant people and those with certain medical conditions.
Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone aged six months and over. Camberwell Medical Group provides both National Immunisation Program-funded vaccines for eligible patients and private seasonal vaccines.
Seasonal flu vaccination at Camberwell Medical Group.
Recommendations apply each year because circulating influenza strains and available vaccine products change.
Young children
- Vaccination from 6 months of age
- Funded doses for eligible children
- Two doses may be needed initially
Pregnancy
- Recommended during every pregnancy
- Can be given at any stage
- NIP-funded when eligible
Older adults
- Funded from age 65
- Age-specific vaccine available
- Designed for a stronger immune response
Medical risk
- Funded for specified conditions
- Individual suitability assessment
- Annual vaccination recommended
Who may be eligible for a free seasonal flu vaccine?
Funded eligibility is determined by current National Immunisation Program and relevant state requirements.
Children
Children aged six months to less than five years are eligible for a funded seasonal influenza vaccine under the National Immunisation Program. Influenza vaccine can generally be given at the same visit as scheduled childhood vaccines.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged six months and over are eligible for funded influenza vaccination.
Pregnancy
Pregnant people are eligible for funded influenza vaccination and are recommended to receive it during every pregnancy. It can be given at any stage of pregnancy.
People aged 65 and over
Adults aged 65 years and over are eligible for a funded age-specific vaccine designed to produce a stronger immune response.
Medical risk conditions
People aged six months and over with specified medical conditions that increase the risk of severe influenza or complications may be eligible for a funded vaccine.
Confirm current eligibility
Eligibility, products and state-funded programs can change. Contact reception before booking if you are unsure whether your vaccine will be funded.
Flu vaccination for people outside funded groups.
Annual vaccination is recommended even when a person is not eligible for a free National Immunisation Program dose.
Private seasonal vaccine
Private influenza vaccines may be available for purchase at the clinic, subject to age suitability and stock. A consultation or administration fee may also apply.
Workplace and travel needs
People may choose vaccination to reduce influenza risk at work, before travel or when caring for vulnerable family members. Your clinician can advise on timing and suitability.
Vaccine product
The vaccine offered depends on your age, clinical circumstances, available products and current seasonal recommendations.
When should you receive your flu vaccine?
Vaccination is generally offered from April onwards to provide protection ahead of the main influenza season, which often peaks between June and September.
Before the peak season
Protection takes time to develop after vaccination and gradually decreases. Your clinician can advise on timing based on age, pregnancy, medical risk, travel and local influenza activity.
Vaccination later in the year
Vaccination should continue to be offered while influenza viruses are circulating and an appropriate, valid seasonal vaccine is available. It may still be worthwhile after the season has begun.
Travel
Consider influenza vaccination before travelling to a destination where influenza is circulating. Influenza can circulate year-round in tropical regions and during the opposite season in the northern hemisphere.
Some patients may need two doses.
Your clinician will check previous vaccination history and the current Australian Immunisation Handbook recommendations.
Children aged 6 months to under 9 years
Children in this age group may need two influenza vaccine doses at least four weeks apart in the first year they are vaccinated. The number of doses depends on their previous influenza vaccination history.
After transplant
People receiving influenza vaccination for the first time after a haematopoietic stem-cell or solid-organ transplant may require two doses at least four weeks apart. Specialist and current handbook guidance should be followed.
Pregnancy
Influenza vaccination is recommended during every pregnancy, regardless of when a previous seasonal dose was received. Your clinician can coordinate timing with other pregnancy vaccines.
Immunocompromised patients
Vaccine choice and timing may require individual assessment based on the condition, treatment and specialist advice.
Before and after vaccination.
Your clinician completes a brief suitability check and explains expected reactions and aftercare.
What to tell us
Advise the team about allergies, current illness, pregnancy, immune conditions, medicines and any significant reaction to a previous vaccine.
After vaccination
Common reactions can include soreness, redness, tiredness, headache or mild fever. Follow the aftercare advice supplied by the clinic.
Observation
You may be asked to remain at the clinic for a short observation period after vaccination.
Urgent reactions
Severe allergic reactions are rare. Call 000 for breathing difficulty, swelling of the mouth or throat, collapse or another life-threatening reaction.
Funded and private flu vaccination.
NIP-funded vaccines are free for eligible patients, but appointment or administration arrangements should be confirmed. Private vaccine and consultation fees may apply for other patients.
Check stock and eligibility
Contact reception to confirm current seasonal vaccine availability, eligibility and expected costs.
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