Community members can book their seasonal flu vaccines at various locations in Cardinia Shire.
Free seasonal influenza vaccines are funded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for the following higher risk groups:
- people aged six months to less than five years (can be given at the same time as childhood vaccines)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged six months and older
- pregnant women (can be given at any stage of each pregnancy)
- people aged 65 years and older (a vaccine that is specifically designed to produce a higher immune response is available for this group).
- people aged six months and older with medical conditions putting them at increased risk of severe influenza and its complications.
The Department of Health recommends the seasonal influenza vaccination from mid-April onwards to be protected for the peak influenza season, which is typically June to September.
Bookings can be made across various sites in Cardinia Shire including:
- Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre - 8 O'Neil Rd, Beaconsfield
- Cardinia Cultural Centre - Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham
- Emerald Hills Hub - Corner Belgrave-Gembrook and Beaconsfield-Emerald roads
- James Bathe Community Hub - 67 Caversham Dr, Pakenham
- Living & Learning Inc - 6B Henry St, Pakenham
- Pakenham Public Hall - John St, Pakenham
- Nar Nar Goon Public Hall -Spencer St, Nar Nar Goon
We recommend booking your session ahead to secure a spot. Walk ins will be accommodated.
You must be eligible for Medicare and eligible for the vaccine as stated on the Department of Health website to receive vaccines through Council's services. If you are not eligible, please make a booking with your local GP or pharmacy.
To view the full booking schedule and make a booking please visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/immunisations
