QUEENSLAND HEALTH FREE FLU VACCINATION - Now Available at Doctors at Australia Fair
- Doctors at Australia Fair
- Jul 4, 2022
- 1 min read
GOOD NEWS FOR ALL QUEENSLANDERS!!!!
Queensland Government has extended the availability of the Free Flu Vaccination to 17th July 2022.
PROCESS
Queenslander with Medicare
Prior to your flu vaccination, you will be seen by a doctor to assess your health status and to receive consent for the flu jab. GP consultations are bulk-billed for the Flu Vaccination.
Queenslanders without Medicare
If your do not hold a Medicare card, you can still receive the flu vaccine for free, however you will be billed privately for your consultation with the GP prior to your vaccination.
If you are a part of the National Immunisation Program (NIP), you can get your free flu jab at our medical centre.
People eligible for a free influenza vaccination through NIP include:
People aged 65 years and over
Pregnant women (at any stage during pregnancy)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
All children aged 6 months and over to less than 5 years
People aged 6 months and over with certain medical conditions that increase their chance of severe influenza and its complications.
The influenza vaccination can be received at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccination dose.
PLEASE BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TO
RECEIVE YOUR FREE INFLUENZA VACCINE
&
KEEP YOUR COMMUNITY SAFE
The recent initiative by Queensland Health to offer free flu vaccinations at Doctors at Australia Fair is a commendable step toward community well-being. By making the vaccine more accessible, especially to vulnerable groups, it helps reduce the seasonal flu’s spread and severity. Preventive measures like these are essential in maintaining public health, particularly during peak flu seasons. While vaccines play a major role, supporting overall health through wellness practices is equally important. Many individuals also explore natural remedies and self-care products, such as Arthritis Myrtle Massage Oil, to manage discomfort and improve quality of life alongside medical interventions.