Your best shot at stopping the flu
We are extending our community immunisation sessions to help residents who are struggling to get appointments to receive the flu vaccine.
An additional session exclusively for flu vaccines is scheduled for this Saturday, 20 April from 8:45 am to 10:30 am at the Bayside City Council Corporate Centre, located at 76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham.
The Victorian government funds influenza vaccine for all children aged 6 months (the earliest you can have it) to less than 5 years, and people between 5 and 65 who are medically at risk or those over 65 are also funded to receive the flu vaccine for free.
Healthy individuals not in the funded cohort can purchase the flu vaccine on the day for $36.
Flu strains change from year to year which means vaccines may also be updated, so it is important to get vaccinated every year.
How long does it take?
This depends on how many people are attending the session. We ask that you wait 15 minutes following the immunisation.
What to bring to your session
If you are coming to see us for the first time, make sure you have your Medicare card (if eligible) and your child’s health book.
Book your appointment
Our immunisation bookings are now managed online via the Victorian Government's CIRV portal.
You will need to register first and then make your appointment by selecting 'Bayside City Council' as your service provider.
If you need any support with your booking, you can call us on 9599 4755.
