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Flu Vaccination
It is recommended that any person 6 months of age and older living in Australia receives a flu vaccination to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza.
For others who are considered ‘at risk’ of complications from the flu, the illness can be much more serious and may lead to hospitalisation.1
Your Guardian pharmacy is offering flu vaccinations administered by our expert pharmacists or a visiting nurse practitioner.
Persons considered at higher risk of complications include:
- People aged 65 years and over
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 6 months to <5 years and adolescents and adults aged 15 years and over.
- Pregnant women.
- People with severe asthma, diabetes, chronic heart and kidney disease and certain chronic conditions.
Book your flu vaccination today
- Updated for 2022 protection
- No prescriptions necessary
- Fees apply
- Selected pharmacies only
* There may be a short wait in some pharmacies
Does an influenza vaccination affect protection against COVID-19?
An influenza vaccination is not a vaccination against COVID-19, and it offers no protection against contracting COVID-19. Suffering from the flu and COVID-19 at the same time can make you very ill, so it’s important to reduce your risk of catching the flu
No, it is never too late to receive a flu vaccination. In recent years, the peak flu season has been between June and August. Although more prevalent in winter, you can catch the flu all year round. Australian guidelines recommend that everyone over 6 months of age should receive the flu vaccination annually to protect themselves, but also to prevent passing on the flu to high-risk groups, including those over 65 and people with respiratory conditions such as asthma.
After two years of social distancing measures and reduced travel, 2022 is shaping up to be a high flu season. In addition, SARS-CoV-2 infections continue to affect our community. That makes it even more important to get the flu vaccine, as it can reduce the chance of being infected simultaneously with the flu and COVID-19.
It is recommended you have a flu vaccination each year to protect you from new strains of the influenza virus.
Yes – you can receive your COVID-19 vaccine and your flu vaccine on the same day. Simply book our combined COVID-19 and flu vaccination appointment type.
The COVID-19 vaccine will only help protect you against COVID-19. Although COVID-19 and influenza are both viral infections, they are not the same. The COVID-19 vaccine does not prevent the flu, and the flu vaccination will not prevent you from getting COVID-19.
To book a vaccination at one of our stores, please ensure you access our online booking tool via our website. You can also speak to one of our friendly pharmacy team members in store.
For more information about how to stay safe online, visit the Stay Smart Online Website and SCAMWATCH.
For further reading visit our pharmacist services, or find your nearest store.
