COLD OR FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS?
If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms such as a sore throat, runny nose, cough or fever we ask that you let our reception staff know when you book so that we can see you in a COVID safe way.
FLU VACCINATIONS 2023
Getting a flu vaccine should optimise protection over the peak period for influenza transmission in Western Australia – typically from June to September.
Currently, government funded free flu vaccines are available throughout the flu season for the following groups:
• children from 6 months to under 12 years.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 6 months or older.
• pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy).
• people aged 65 years and over.
• those who are immunocompromised or have medical conditions (such as cardiac disease, chronic respiratory conditions, neurological conditions, renal disease, haematological disorders, or diabetes).
• people experiencing homelessness and residents in congregate living settings, such as residential aged care, disability care, mental health hostels and youth group houses.
• WA Health staff.
Please contact reception on 9408 5400 to book in for your Flu Vaccination.
Helpful Resources
Please follow the guidelines listed on the Health Direct site for information on what to do if you test positive for COVID-19. They can be found through the link below as well as other resources that may be of assistance
How do I use a rapid antigen test?
For accurate results, follow the instructions on the packaging.
Ensure the test hasn’t passed the expiry date and that you do it at a particular temperature, if that’s what the instructions say. There’ll also be directions about preparing the surface on which you place the indicator device and how you collect the nasal secretion or saliva sample.
Make sure you read the result at the specified time, too — if you wait too long, the result may no longer be accurate.
For more information on Rapid Antigen Tests, click here
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please Check Your eligibility here
Before you come to your appointment:
You must be well without fever, cough, sore throat or any other cold or flu symptoms;
You must not have had another vaccination within 7 days before the appointment
You must be 12 weeks post COVID-19 infection
GETTING READY FOR THE APPOINTMENT - PLEASE READ:
Please bring photo identification, your medicare card and proof of your eligibility (e.g. letter of employment, business card if applicable), these items will be checked at check-in
If you do not have a Medicare card, don’t panic - you will need to register for a Individual Health Identifier (IHI) here
Please bring a working mobile phone as you will be required to scan a QR code and register your Medicare details separately, don’t worry - we will assist you with this.
For further patient information, please refer to these useful resources on the COVID-19 vaccines provided by the Australian Government:
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