Protect yourself from the FLU
Influenza Information
The flu is the most common vaccine preventable illness in Australia.
The flu is a highly contagious viral infection. It may be mild in some, but it can cause very serious illness, hospitalisation and even death in otherwise healthy people. It is especially serious for babies, people aged over 65 years, people with underlying medical conditions and pregnant women.
Vaccination is a safe and effective way to help protect you from the flu. By getting vaccinated, you also help protect those that are too ill or too young to be vaccinated and help slow the spread of the disease.
It is important to get the flu vaccine every year. The virus strains that cause the flu change each year and the vaccine changes each year to match these strains. At Chemist King we will be using the 2024 quadrivalent vaccine for the flu vaccination service from mid-March when the new vaccine becomes available.
Administered by qualified pharmacist immunisers. Available at selected pharmacies from mid-March.
$23.99 (QUADRIVALENT STRAIN^) fee applies.
^Standard egg-based quadrivalent #Eligibility as per the National Immunisation Program and/or other government funded program as per availability to be administered in each state and/or territory.
Who should get a flu shot?
Annual vaccination against the flu is recommended for everyone over 6 months of age.
Who is eligible for a free flu shot at Chemist King in April?
The Australian Government's National Immunisation Program provides a free flu vaccine to eligible people, including:
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People aged 65 and older
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Pregnant women
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All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 10 years and older
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People aged 10 years and older with medical conditions that put them at risk of complications from the flu
Vaccine cost is covered by the National Immunisation Program (NIP) and specific State/Territory immunisation programs. Please note, stock can be limited, and not all pharmacies or pharmacist immunisers will have access to these free vaccines at the time of your appointment. If you believe you may be eligible for a free vaccine, it is recommended that you speak with your pharmacist prior to making your appointment to confirm availability of the free vaccine.
We may disclose your personal information to third parties for a purpose directly related to your vaccine administration. This includes (but is not limited to) disclosure of your personal information to the Australian Immunisation Register, Medicare, medical personnel who are the service providers of the immunisation, other third parties as required by law. We may use and disclose your personal information to third parties to assist in contact tracing and the management of the Coronavirus pandemic by health officials. This includes (but is not limited to) providing your personal information to the relevant departments of health (or similar government bodies or organisations). We may additionally use and disclose your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy which can be found here.
General information only. This information does not replace the information provided by your healthcare professional. Information current as at date of publishing. Report any errors to marketing@chemistking.com.au
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