Who is eligible?
You can get a free flu vaccine if you have a valid Medicare card and are:
- a child between 6 months old and 4 years and 11 months old
- a person aged 65 years or older
- an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person
- pregnant.
You are also eligible if you have a medical condition (and are over 6 months old) that may increase the risk of flu complications, such as:
- severe asthma (with frequent hospital visits)
- lung, heart or kidney disease
- low immunity
- diabetes
- chronic neurological conditions
- blood disorders.
You may need to provide evidence of your medical condition to get the free flu vaccine.
Flu vaccines for children getting vaccinated for the first time
Children aged 6 months to 2 years who are healthy will need 2 doses at least 4 weeks apart.
Children aged over 2 years who are healthy will need one dose.
Children aged 6 months to 9 years who have a medical condition will need 2 doses at least 4 weeks apart.
Getting a flu vaccine with a COVID-19 vaccine
Th Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has advised that you can have the flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine on the same day.
How much does it cost if you aren't eligible?
The flu vaccine price includes the vaccine and the cost of administering it. We share more details in our online booking system.
How can you book a flu vaccination?
Any Knox resident can book a flu vaccination using our online booking system.
You will need to register for an account before you can make a booking.
How can you organise vaccinations in your workplace?
Our Immunisation Services Team can visit your workplace to offer flu vaccines.
We also provide other vaccines such as:
- Whooping Cough
- Tetanus.
For more information, you can email [email protected].
Need help?
Email [email protected] and we will get back to you.
Or call our Immunisation Services team on 9298 8000.
We encourage you to provide feedback on our immunisation service.
