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Myaree Medical Centre welcomes Dr Melissa Lee back from maternity leave.  She will be conducting our Flu clinics on Friday 12th, Tuesday 23rd and Friday 26th April.

Please call 9317 8882 and book your appointment now.

Eligibility for the National Immunisation Program vaccines

You are eligible to receive a free influenza vaccine using the following table:

2024 NIP-funded eligibility

·        Children aged 6 months to less than 5 years

·        Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy

·        First Nations people aged 6 months and over

 ·        People aged 65 years and over

·        People aged 6 months and over with certain medical conditions. Refer to medical conditions below.
Medical Conditions

Category Example medical conditions
Cardiac disease Congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease
Chronic respiratory condition Suppurative lung disease, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic emphysema, severe asthma (requiring frequent medical consultations or the use of multiple medicines)
Immunocompromising condition HIV infection, malignancy, immunocompromise due to disease or treatment, asplenia or splenic dysfunction, solid organ transplant, haematopoietic stem cell transplant, CAR T-cell therapy
Haematological disorder Haemoglobinopathies
Chronic metabolic disorder Type 1 or 2 diabetes, amino acid disorders, carbohydrate disorders,​

cholesterol biosynthesis disorders, fatty acid oxidation defects, lactic acidosis, mitochondrial disorders, organic acid disorders, urea cycle disorders, vitamin/cofactor disorders, porphyria
Chronic kidney disease Chronic kidney disease stage 4 or 5
Chronic neurological condition Hereditary and degenerative CNS diseases, seizure disorders, spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular disorders, conditions which increase respiratory infection risk
Long-term aspirin therapy in children aged 5 to 10 years These children are at increased risk of Reye’s syndrome following influenza infection