Pfizer XBB.1.5 is currently being offered as a booster for those over 18 years of age. People aged 18 to 64 can consider a dose every 12 months. ATAGI recommends a dose of COVID-19 vaccine for adults aged ≥75 years every 6 months.

Thousands of Australians are hospitalised each year from influenza (flu) or complications caused by the flu. The influenza vaccination is an effective way to protect against the virus. Influenza viruses change every year because the virus has a unique ability to change. This means that even if you had the flu vaccination last year, your body’s immune system might not be able to fight the changed version of the virus this season. 

If you are over 5 years and want to protect against the flu this year, book in for your appointment today. 

Cost is $27.98. (The service is 100% subsidised if you qualify under the National Immunisation Program). *Eligible people under the National Immunisation Program include:

People aged 65 and older

Pregnant women

All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months or over

People aged 6 months and older with medical conditions that put them at risk of complications from the flu.

If there is no avalable time available online that suits your needs please call the pharmcy on 03 9370 4146.

Shingles also known as herpes zoster is a disease caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox (varicella) virus in people with a prior history of chickenpox. Shingles can cause severe pain that can last for months.

Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect against serious disease caused by shingles. The vaccine does not contain the live virus and is safe for immunocompromised.

Shingles vaccination is a 2-dose course, given 2 to 6 months apart in healthy people, or 1 to 2 months apart in people who are immunocompromised.

Who is recommended to receive a Shingles vaccination?

People aged 50 years and over

People aged 18 years and over who are immunocompromised

People aged 50 years and over who live in the same household as someone who has a weakened immune system

Who is eligible for a free Shingles vaccination?

The Australian Government’s National Immunisation Program (NIP) provides two free Shingles vaccines to the following eligible people:

People aged 65 years and over

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over

Immunocompromised people aged 18 years and over with the following medical conditions: Haematopoietic stem cell transplant, Solid organ transplant, Haematological malignancy , Advanced or untreated HIV.

Please note, NIP vaccines can be limited due to supply from the government.

If you believe you may be eligible for a free vaccine, it is recommended that you call the pharmacy or come in and chat with one of our pharmacists.

If you do not meet the NIP eligibility, or the pharmacy does not have the free vaccines available at the pharmacy, they will discuss your options with you.