WAIKERIE MEDICAL CENTRE will again be providing clinics for influenza vaccinations.

• The period of peak influenza circulation is typically June to September in most parts of Australia.
• While protection is generally expected to last for the whole season, optimal protection against influenza occurs within the first 3 to 4 months following vaccination.
• Influenza vaccine is recommended in every pregnancy and at any stage of pregnancy.

ELIGIBILITY FOR INFLUENZA VACCINES FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL IMMUNISATION PROGRAM ( NIP)

• Annual influenza vaccination is recommended and NIP-funded for all children 6 months to <5 years and all adults >65 years. It is also recommended for all people 5 to <65 years of age, but only NIP-funded in specific populations in this age group due to their increased risk of complications for influenza.  These populations include:
• All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
• People who have certain medical conditions which increase the risk of influenza disease complications as follows—
• Cardiac Disease
• Chronic Respiratory conditions
• Chronic neurological conditions
• Immunocompromising conditions
• Diabetes and other metabolic disorders
• Renal disease
• Haematological disorders

CLINICS WILL COMMENCE ON                and bookings are essential.

Please phone 8541 3500 to arrange an appointment