Where to Receive a FREE Flu Vaccination? List Known Locations or Make a Request

Scrooge McDuck on 22/05/2017 - 21:21

Apparently deals for free flu vaccinations are banned on OzBargain. However I am interested in them as I'm sure others are!

Last season I noticed a medical centre advertising free flu vaccinations but I could never make an appointment when I was there. It isn't practical for me to get there this season either.

So if anyone knows of free flu vaccination offers please list them in this thread.

And/or if you would like to be informed of such an offer near you, feel free to leave your requested location.

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Comments

  • Scrooge McDuck on 22/05/2017 - 21:23

    I'd like to find one near Chatswood or the Sydney CBD.

    • amkssg on 22/05/2017 - 23:13
      +3

      All "MyHealth Medical Centres" jab for free.
      There is one in Chatswood Westfield (below KFC) and one in Chatswood Chase (near coles).

      • citygal on 23/05/2017 - 01:40
        +2

        The medical centre next to ChemistWorks in Broadway Shopping Centre provides free flu shot. They'll charge Medicare for the consultation tho

      • Love a bargain on 23/05/2017 - 13:09

        Looks like each centre is different.

        The webpage for Chatswood Chase has a banner that says $10.
        The webpage for Sydney CBD has a banner that says $25.
        The webpage for Chatswood Westfield doesn't even have a banner at all.

        • amkssg on 23/05/2017 - 13:42

          You are right.
          The one for Chase say "We have run out of free stock", so it's now $10.
          Probably call and ask if they still have free shots.

        • citygal on 25/05/2017 - 02:05

          If you're happy to pay for it, you can simply go to Chemist Warehouse and buy it cheap then book a doctor consultation to have it injected.

        • John Kimble on 25/05/2017 - 11:17

          @citygal: Not sure if it's finished or fully booked, but Chemist Warehouse were doing the flu shots for you by appointment.

        • citygal on 25/05/2017 - 12:42

          @John Kimble:
          Oh I didn't know that. That's even better if you're willing to pay (tho in OzB spirit most of us r reluctant to pay! Lol

        • Love a bargain on 27/05/2017 - 18:13

          Confirmed that it's free at the Chatswood Westfield clinic

  • John Kimble on 22/05/2017 - 22:20
    +2

    Didn't realise they were free unless you were old or pregnant etc

    Or are you talking about something else?

    http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishi…

    • Scrooge McDuck on 22/05/2017 - 22:51
      +3

      Or are you talking about something else?

      Yes. Some medical centres and pharmacies have offered them for free without any stipulations.

      • John Kimble on 23/05/2017 - 09:19
        +1

        Here I am paying for mine like a chump! :(

        • Scrooge McDuck on 23/05/2017 - 09:24
          +1

          That's 3 demerit points off your bargaining licence!

  • garetz on 22/05/2017 - 22:23
    +3

    Kingsgrove medical center does free flu vaccinations.

  • Wystri Warrick on 22/05/2017 - 22:33
    +1

    Dear Sir,

    I indubitably would like one, CBD Adelaide.

    Regards Wystri Warrick

  • Forfiet on 23/05/2017 - 00:59
    +1

    I had to pay for mine these last two years… apparently my asthma isn't worth it. :(

    • citygal on 23/05/2017 - 01:39
      +1

      Some medical conditions (eg. diabetes, heart disease) cover the flu shot by the government. Need to check with your doctor tho.

      • Forfiet on 23/05/2017 - 10:34

        Apparently, its because I'm not suffering enough to be eligible :)

        • amkssg on 23/05/2017 - 10:48

          In that case, just find a medical centre that will jab for free.

  • 87percent on 23/05/2017 - 06:54
    +1

    There's a free one at Chadstone SC in Melbourne

  • altomic on 23/05/2017 - 09:21
    +1

    some gov't depts offer them free to employees

  • peterpeterpumpkin on 23/05/2017 - 10:09

    Does anyone here know if it's possible to get a viral analysis (preferably RT-PCR or a viral culture) done in Australia? Is it even offered by GPs?

    It would seem the Department of Health's "Australian Influenza Surveillance Report" would only monitor those cases severe enough to end up in hospital. I never heard a conversation along the lines of "No way, I had influenza A(H3N2) as well!"

    I suppose it won't necessarily help to test the general population right now since the most common strain in May may not be the most prevalent trouble-makers during the usual peak season in August/September. And I don't know if vaccine manufacturers would update stocks anyway?

  • boomramada on 23/05/2017 - 10:11
    +1

    This might help for some ppl : http://www.immunisationcoalition.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2…

  • lainey13 on 23/05/2017 - 20:50
    -1

    Join my work place…

    • Forfiet on 26/05/2017 - 10:18

      Only available for the 3~ or so days that they provide it….right? My work has it available when I'm not working….

  • shags21 on 27/05/2017 - 09:42

    MyHealth MacQuarie centre. Had mine done there for free by appointment.

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