Benefits of Vaccination
There’s nothing worse than a winter’s flu getting in the way of your life routine and social hangouts. Book your flu shot now and get ahead this winter season!
The Government provides the flu shot for FREE if you meet the one of the following criteria:
- Aged 65 years and over
- Pregnant women
- Children under 5 years of age
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Medical conditions such as cardiac disease, chronic respiratory disorders, immunocompromised, chronic neurological conditions, diabetes, metabolic disorders, chronic renal failure, non-functional spleen,
- Children between 6 months to 10 years on chronic aspirin therapy
For all patients who are aged 5 – 64 years of age or who do not meet the above Government criteria, give us a call or book online to get your flu shot at a private fee.
The Good Samaritan Medical Centre also offers remote flu vaccination visits to schools, corporate companies, factories and nursing homes for your convenience. To arrange a visit from our doctors for flu vaccinations, call our reception staff on (02) 9602 3418.