Free Influenza Vaccination Government Initiatives May-June 2022

ozbs25 on 23/05/2022 - 19:07
Last edited 31/05/2022 - 11:03 by 1 other user

Mod: With multiple state governments are offering free influenza vaccinations, this is now the master thread for all discussions for all states. Discussions for other states will be merge nere.

Free Flu Vaccinations for Queenslanders (24 May - 30 June)

From 24 May 2022 until June 30 2022, the Queensland Government will be offering free influenza vaccinations to all Queenslanders over 6 months of age who are not already eligible for free vaccination under the National Immunisation Program.

  • If you are eligible under the National Immunisation Program you should access your vaccination through your local General Practitioner or community health provider.
  • If you are not eligible under the National Immunisation Program you can make an appointment at a local pharmacy or general practice to receive the vaccination at no charge.

Qld Health

Free flu vaccinations will be available to all NSW residents (1-30 June 2022)

From 1-30 June 2022, free flu shots will be available at:

  • GP’s for everyone aged 6 months+
  • Pharmacies for everyone aged 5+

Free flu vaccines for Western Australians (1-30 June)

To get your free flu vaccination, simply walk in to any state-run COVID-19 vaccination clinic or book in at your nearest participating pharmacy. The WA Government is also continuing to work closely with GPs who would like to administer additional free vaccines.

People aged under 5 years, people aged over 65 years, pregnant women, individuals at higher risk of complications from influenza, and Aboriginal people aged six months and older are currently eligible for a free flu vaccination under the National Immunisation Program.

Please note, state-run clinics do not offer flu vaccinations for children under 5 years. Children under 5 years can instead access a free flu vaccine under the National Immunisation Program.

Free flu vaccines for South Australians (May 30-June 30)

South Australia will make flu vaccinations free for all South Australians until 30 June 2022

Victoria announces free flu vaccines for the month of June

Victorians will be able to access free flu vaccinations for the month of June, the state government has announced.

From June 1, all Victorians over six months of age will be able to get free flu vaccines at GP clinics and pharmacies, as part of a $33-million package.

More than 3,000 clinics will take part in the vaccine roll-out.

No official webpage yet.

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Comments

  • scrimshaw on 23/05/2022 - 19:41
    +3

    For non Queenslanders: You may also find a free flu jab voucher in your Live Better ~ Medibank mobile app (you'll need to be a Medibank insurance customer). Costs 0 points. Redeemable at Amcal / Guardian pharmacies.

    • morse on 23/05/2022 - 20:17
      +7

      Something being free isn’t coercion. If I offer you a free donut and you decline, am I coercing you to eat donuts?

      • orangetrain on 23/05/2022 - 20:22
        +2

        How could morse do this to us? You know we can't refuse donuts!!

        • morse on 23/05/2022 - 20:24
          +3

          *disclaimer I’m not actually offering free donuts

          I should have know better than stating something like this on ozB

    • DashCam AKA Rolts on 23/05/2022 - 20:24
      +4

      freedom from Vaccination coercion!!!

      You need to watch for deals on a dictionary, you have no understanding of the word coercion.

      • SBOB on 23/05/2022 - 20:54
        +1

        Stop coercing them into reading…..
        ;)

  • morse on 23/05/2022 - 20:15
    +1

    This is great news if not a little late, but still great if you haven’t had it this year. I’ve already had mine through work.

    The year I accidentally missed mine I got the flu (confirmed as such) and it was awful vomiting, fevers, the lot.

    For states that aren’t covering this it’s only $15 to pay privately, which I figure is a good deal. Also free everywhere for under 5s and over 65s.

    • morse on 23/05/2022 - 20:22
      +2

      95% of the adult population is vaccinated so of course the majority of people getting COVID are vaccinated. But on the whole they are not getting that sick, which was the point of the vaccine (that and reducing deaths)

      Notice how we’re not building mass graves for our dead like the other countries were prior to vaccination?

      • [Deactivated] on 24/05/2022 - 11:36
        -2

        you have believed and are sprouting the gov spin very nicely, well done lol

    • Tech5 on 23/05/2022 - 20:24
      +4

      And this is why they need to teach critical thinking, probability and statistics better in high school. Might fix some gamblers too.

      I can think of 3 reasons off the top of my head why the number is higher. Can you?

    • Ryanek on 23/05/2022 - 22:27

      Serious question… what have you concluded from this analysis?

      • stephendt on 27/05/2022 - 19:59

        If you're expecting critical thought, you might be out of luck.

  • penguincat on 23/05/2022 - 20:22

    I wonder how exactly are they going to do this for the following reasons.

    Supply issues. My doctor's clinic have mentioned supply this year has been absolute shambles. Another place mentioned the same thing on twitter "how can we give something for free that we just don't have? Covid19 vaccines/rat tests all over again."

    Double dipping. I currently have a flu vaccine appointment spot which I paid in advance for this coming Thursday. Could they double dip and say yes we gave penguincat a free one when they didn't. In turn pocketing the money I gave them and money from the government?

    • morse on 23/05/2022 - 20:39

      Could they double dip and say yes we gave penguincat a free one when they didn't. In turn pocketing the money I gave them and money from the government?

      Sure, but it would be Medicare fraud which is taken pretty seriously.

      Supply of the publicly funded ones is always slower than private. Annoys me every year.

      Perhaps this scheme that is doing it through pharmacies will be better as a state gov thing as I usually find they have them in stock before gps get there’s through the federal government scheme.

      • penguincat on 24/05/2022 - 16:11
        +2

        I just got a message from the pharmacy I was booked into saying

        "Hi ,

        Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that QLD Health will fund free flu vaccines to all Queenslanders aged between 5 and 65 years. This program will commence on Tuesday May 24 2022 and run until Thursday June 30 2022 at Queensland pharmacies offering the influenza immunisation service.

        We appreciate that you have already made a booking to receive an influenza vaccine with your local pharmacy.

        We will process a refund over the coming days to anyone with a pre-paid appointment, as we get more clarity of the program. Please do not cancel your appointment if you still wish to receive your flu immunisation. "

        So looks like I get my money back :)

        • morse on 24/05/2022 - 18:55

          That’s actually great! Nice work

  • haemolysis on 24/05/2022 - 00:15
    +1

    I was a little disappointed in how we are “learning nothing” from the covid pandemic, but this is encouraging. Hopefully we see influenza RATs become accessible to the public, as they always should have been.

    We need to stop treating respiratory infections as a ‘fact of life’ and start testing, treating, immunising and isolating as a matter of routine.

    • rektrading on 24/05/2022 - 07:33
      -6

      Routine for boomers. The young and healthy don't need this.

      • stephendt on 27/05/2022 - 20:01

        The young and healthy probably can't afford to be off work for 2-3 weeks.

    • [Deactivated] on 24/05/2022 - 11:38
      -6

      haha, how about stopping feeding your face crap, do some exercise and let your immune system do it's job

      • rektrading on 24/05/2022 - 14:55
        -5

        👍

        They would rather chow KFC, drink cans of coke and pamp 💉 annually than eat healthily and 🏃.

      • stephendt on 27/05/2022 - 20:02

        Vaccines are a basically a gym routine for your immune system.

        • [Deactivated] on 28/05/2022 - 06:16

          Hahaha

  • [Deactivated] on 24/05/2022 - 11:34
    -4

    works about as good as the covid vax lol

  • Heybargain on 30/05/2022 - 08:28
    Merged from Free Flu Jab @ NSW Gov

    Moved to Forum: Original Link

    A free flu jab will be available to all NSW residents in a month-long blitz from June 1 in an effort to combat this year’s expected severe influenza season.

    With a sharp increase in flu cases already, the NSW Government will fund flu vaccinations at GPs and pharmacies until June 30.

    Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said there were 1,140 cases of respiratory illness notified this week, compared with 766 in the previous week and 150 presentations and admissions to hospitals.

    “We strongly urge everyone over six months of age to get a flu shot as soon as possible to protect themselves and their loved ones, as the virus is easily spread and potentially deadly,” Dr Chant said.

    “This is particularly important for those in high-risk groups, such as the elderly and children aged six months to five years. If you live in an aged or disability care facility, are aged over 65 or are immunocompromised, now is the time to book in.

    “We also recommend a COVID-19 winter booster if you are eligible, as both flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time.”

    The Commonwealth Government provides vaccines for vulnerable populations, and funds GPs through the MBS to administer vaccines. However, as COVID-19 has taught us, the role of pharmacies is crucial and the NSW Government is funding community pharmacies to deliver influenza vaccinations this June.

    NSW Health has also permitted pharmacies to administer flu vaccines to children aged five years old, reduced from 10 years, making it easier for families to be vaccinated together. GPs will be reimbursed for any flu stock they have already purchased that is used in the month of June for this vaccination program.

    The Commonwealth Government provides free flu vaccine for those considered to be at higher risk of severe illness from the flu, including:
    - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from six months of age
    - Children from six months to under five years of age
    - People with serious health conditions (including severe asthma, diabetes, cancer, immune disorders, obesity, kidney, heart, lung or liver disease)
    - Pregnant women
    - People aged 65 and over.

    Other protective measures individuals can take include staying at home if sick and washing your hands. Find out more about how to protect yourself from the flu at www.nsw.gov.au/flu.

    • Domicron on 30/05/2022 - 08:32

      Is the Slav guy/girl/it in penalty box?

    • Newman2000 on 30/05/2022 - 08:33

      Great time to upgrade to 5G. Signal about to pump big time ❤️

      • Jessie Ryder on 30/05/2022 - 08:39

        If you are going to try and do the joke, at least do it right.

      • kierann on 30/05/2022 - 08:42
        -1

        Had to check your previous comments to verify the sarcasm…

    • Trip on 30/05/2022 - 08:33
      +2

      Thanks got 10.

      • Grok on 30/05/2022 - 08:40

        I heard a story that some hypochondriac guy in Victoria went doctor shopping and died from getting six or so COVID shots in a short time.

        Myth or true?

    • Supercool on 30/05/2022 - 08:37
      -3

      https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines-work/2021-2022.html

      Is 16% vaccine effectiveness worth it?

      • CptnObvious on 30/05/2022 - 08:38
        +1

        worth what

      • serbpie on 30/05/2022 - 08:43

        Lol, raised a good point with a fact and you still got a down vote. Don't question the narrative.

        • Supercool on 31/05/2022 - 08:17

          I know right, what a sad state of affairs.

          I'm happy to use a product if it works.

          • trevor99 on 31/05/2022 - 12:51
            -1

            @Supercool: A) if it works, and
            B) if it's safe.
            Big fail on both.

            But they Claim Warnie died of drinking orange juice, one of very many ridiculous explanations of deaths. "Died of a short illness, unexpected, everyone in shock, thoughts and prayers" but no real investigation. Cremate 'em fast.

            • Supercool on 31/05/2022 - 14:03

              @trevor99: Interesting points, however we're talking about the flu vax here.

    • Jessie Ryder on 30/05/2022 - 08:38
      -2

      NSW following QLD as always.

    • KRiSX on 30/05/2022 - 08:44
      +3

      people are disgusting, was at the shops yesterday afternoon, coughing and sneezing all over the place without covering their mouths…. this is why I continue to wear a mask in public spaces… people have learnt nothing over the past couple years and now we've got the flu going mad everywhere as well as the continuation of covid… pleased the flu shot is free for me every year due to health issues, but hopefully this will encourage a few more to get it. I was at my GP getting mine while someone was there with the flu and she sounded absolutely terrible, thankfully everyone had masks on and stayed as seperated as possible or I dare say I'd have it by now myself.

    • trevor99 on 30/05/2022 - 08:47
      -4

      Nah, will use my immune system, perfected over millions of years.
      https://imgur.com/t6g5EFr

  • cheapaschips1 on 30/05/2022 - 08:37
    Merged from Free Flu Jab for All WA Residents in June 2022

    Moved to Forum: Original Link

    All Western Australians will have the opportunity to receive a free flu vaccination during the month of June.

    WA has done a fantastic job throughout the pandemic and, with winter approaching, everyone is encouraged to get vaccinated for the flu and stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

    To get your free flu vaccination, simply walk in to any state-run COVID-19 vaccination clinic or book in at your nearest participating pharmacy. The WA Government is also continuing to work closely with GPs who would like to administer additional free vaccines.

    People aged under 5 years, people aged over 65 years, pregnant women, individuals at higher risk of complications from influenza, and Aboriginal people aged six months and older are currently eligible for a free flu vaccination under the National Immunisation Program.

    Please note, state-run clinics do not offer flu vaccinations for children under 5 years. Children under 5 years can instead access a free flu vaccine under the National Immunisation Program.

    To stay safe over winter, continue to practise good hygiene habits, wear a mask as necessary, and if you are unwell, stay home.

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