if you see a nurse or doctor please ask for a vaccination from now when you are attending – the manager is now arranging Flu Clinic dates to start in a few weeks – please ring after ANZAC day to book in – Consider COVID vaccination booster at same time if it is more than 12 months since your last COVID vaccination
Vaccination brands 2026
Fluad -injection for ages 65 and above
Vaxigrip injection for ages 6 month- 64 year olds
And … NEW NO INJECTION option – FluMist the new intra nasal – for 2-under 4 year olds – this is a live vaccine – please discuss what this means with the nurse or doctor ; it is given as a nasal spray, not by injection. One dose (0.2 mL) consists of 2 sprays: one spray – about half dose – into each nostril.
Influenza vaccines – frequently asked questions (FAQs) | NCIRS – look for section in FAQ titled Intranasal influenza vaccine
https://ncirs.org.au/influenza/influenza-vaccines-frequently-asked-questions-faqs
But please note : Flu Mist vaccine contains gelatine which is derived from pork products, see below , especially our Muslim and other religious communities and vegans

