Individuals aged 10  to 64 yrs who are not eligible for free vaccination under the National Immunisation Program.  

Free vaccine is administered by your GP  to all children 6 months to < 5yrs and all adults 65yrs and over and to the following people who are at high risk of complications from the flu ( all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Pregnant women and people with the following conditions: heart disease, severe asthma, chronic lung condition, chronic neurological conditions, impaired immunity, diabetes, kidney disease, haematological disorders. You cannot receive a free vaccine from a community pharmacy.

The free vaccine from the GP for those that are 65 yrs and over is a different vaccine specific for this age group which is designed to provide enhanced protection.

Annual influenza vaccine should be administered before the start of the influenza season (peak is typically June to September in Australia). Protection is expected to last the year; optimal protection occurs in the first 3 to 4 months. It takes up to 14 days for the vaccine to be effective.

It is recommended to have a 14 day interval between influenza vaccine and a dose of COVID-19 vaccine.