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Influenza Vaccinations
COVID-19 Vaccinations
Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV)

Influenza Vaccinations
Clinics will run weekly from April until the end of May followed by fortnightly as required. Please refer to our Facebook page for updates re clinic dates
Waikerie Medical Centre will again be providing clinics for Influenza vaccinations
  • The peak period of 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 6mths to <5yrs and all adults >65yrs. It is also recommended for all people aged 5>65yrs of age, but only NIP funded in specific populations in this age group due to their increased risk of complications from 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
      • Hematological disorders
Clinics will commence Wednesday 3rd April 2024 and run weekly; bookings are essential.
Please phone 8541 3500 to arrange an appointment
COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Where to get tested – Testing can be done at WMC via a regular appointment, please phone the clinic and book an appointment with the next available Doctor, you will be billed accordingly. Any persons experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (cough, sore throat, runny nose, fever etc, or are a close contact of someone with COVID-19) we ask that you advise the receptionist or nurse assisting you with your call when making an appointment. On arrival to WMC please call us from to the carpark to advise that you are here for an appointment or that you would like to make an appointment or speak with a Nurse.
• WMC Vaccine Clinics – COVID 19 Vaccine clinics are monthly unless otherwise indicated. Please phone the medical centre to make a booking. Consent form.
Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV)
• Waikerie Medical Centre are no longer holding JVE vaccination clinics.  Please call SA Health for your nearest vaccination clinic