Boost your immunity for a healthy community
Influenza (flu) can be life-threatening and some people in our community are more at risk.
Stay up to date with routine flu vaccines and protect yourself, your family and your community.
Speak to your local GP, Aboriginal Medical Service or participating pharmacy about booking your flu vaccination today.
Follow the links below for trusted information on:
- How is influenza spread?
- Why vaccinate against influenza?
- Why do I need a yearly vaccination?
- Can I get a free vaccination?
- What are the signs and symptoms of the flu?
- How do I treat the flu?
- When should I see a doctor?
- Flu in kids
- Influenza with COVID-19 vaccinations
- Ordering your Healthy North Coast immunisation posters
- Information for health professionals
- More influenza information
The 4 Flu Essentials
Who qualifies for free flu vaccinations?
The flu vaccine is free for:
- Children aged six months to five years
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Pregnant people
- People aged 65 years and older, and
- People with medical conditions (such as chronic heart or lung disease, low immunity or diabetes).
Health professionals
Are you a health professional or practice seeking further information on the influenza vaccine?
Please see our resource page specifically for health professionals below.
Order your North Coast ' Boosting Immunity for a Healthy Community' posters today!
Drop us a line to request yours.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we live and work, the Bundjalung, Arakwal, Yaegl, Gumbaynggirr, Githabul, Dunghutti and Birpai Nations, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to elders past, present and future.
