Paediatrician, Dr Andrew McDonald (pictured with medical student Ellen Court), joined 90 Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service patients recently for their annual flu jab.
Tharawal AMS held the special flu vaccination clinic and hosted a barbecue for patients on Tuesday, 18 April.
Yearly influenza vaccination is recommended and free for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged six months and over.
Flu vaccination is recommended any time from April onwards to ensure protection for the peak flu season, which is generally June to September.
Flu vaccines can be given on the same day with a COVID-19 vaccine.
Free influenza vaccines are available to eligible people under the National Immunisation Program, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and:
- children six months to less than five years
- pregnant women
- people aged 65 and over
- people with certain medical conditions
Find out more:
- NSW Health: Seasonal influenza vaccination – Frequently asked questions
- Department of Health and Aged Care: Fighting flu starts with you – factsheets