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Flu Vaccination

Influenza spreads easily and annual vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of catching the flu.1 The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older, helping protect you and those around you.1

Visit your local Soul Pattinson Chemist using the store locator to help protect yourself and your community this flu season. While you’re there, your pharmacist can also advise whether you may be eligible for other vaccinations this winter season, helping you stay up to date with your immunisations.

Who should get vaccinated? Vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older, and is especially important for those at higher risk of complications from influenza, including 2:

  • Adults aged 65 years and over
  • Pregnant women
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • People with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma or diabetes)

For more information and to book your flu vaccination, click here.

Free flu vaccines may be available for eligible individuals under the National Immunisation Program and in some states and territories. Speak to your pharmacist to find out if you’re eligible.

Across most of Australia, flu circulation typically peaks between June and September.2 Getting vaccinated early helps ensure you’re protected when flu activity is at its highest.

References:

1. Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Influenza (flu) vaccine. Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Published March 27, 2026. https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/vaccines/influenza-flu-vaccine

2. Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Influenza (flu). Australian Immunisation Handbook. Published March 13, 2026. https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/contents/vaccine-preventable-diseases/influenza-flu

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