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Influenza vaccination
Influenza can be a serious illness, but can be managed well if you’re vaccinated.
A yearly flu vaccine can provide protection from serious illness. Getting the flu vaccine is quick, easy and recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.
The flu vaccine is free for people who are most at risk of severe illness, including:
- Children aged 6 months to under five years
- People aged 65 and over
- Aboriginal people from 6 months of age
- Pregnant women
- Those with serious health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, immune disorders, obesity, severe asthma, kidney, heart, lung or liver disease.
Everyone aged 2 years and older can get a flu vaccine at a pharmacy.
Book your flu vaccine at your GP or pharmacy today: healthdirect.gov.au/nswfluvaccine
For more information, visit health.nsw.gov.au/influenza
Call Healthdirect is a NSW Health service that provides families with free, easy access to health advice, care and treatment for non-life-threatening conditions.
