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Flu Vaccines
2026 flu vaccines are now available at Double Bay Doctors.
Private and government funded flu vaccines are now in stock for patients aged 6 months and over. Getting vaccinated each year helps protect you and your community as we head into the winter season.
This year, our private vaccine is Fluzone®, a trivalent influenza vaccine designed to protect against the most relevant circulating strains for the 2026 season.
Are you eligible for a government funded flu vaccine? To find out, please read the eligibility criteria here.
Double Bay Doctors offers three appointment types for flu vaccine bookings:
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"Fluvax Anytime - Private [5yrs to 64yrs]" - Private flu vaccines administered at a time that suits you ($25.00 fee applies)
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"Free Fluvax Clinic - Govt Funded Only" - Government funded flu vaccines administered during our dedicated flu vaccine clinic times (free for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card)
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"Fluvax Anytime - Govt Funded Only" - Government funded flu vaccines administered at a time that suits you ($10.00 fee applies)
Or, if you are coming to see your doctor soon, you can also receive your flu vaccine during your GP appointment. Standard gap fees apply + vaccine cost.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A GOVERNMENT FLU VACCINE?
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Children 6 months to <5 years
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Pregnant women
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Patients 65 years and over
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Immunocompromised patients and patients suffering from Chronic Illness (see more information below)
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
Immunocompromised patients and patients suffering from chronic illness include people aged 6 months & over with medical conditions putting them at increased risk of severe influenza & complications. Eligible patient groups include:
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Cardiac disease
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Chronic kidney disease
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Chronic metabolic disorders
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Chronic neurological conditions
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Chronic respiratory conditions
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Haematological disorders
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Immunocompromising conditions
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Children aged 5 to 10 years on long-term aspirin therapy
If you don't fall into one of the categories above, please book a private flu vaccine appointment.
CHILDREN RECEIVING THEIR FIRST FLUVAX
When receiving influenza vaccine for the first time, healthy children aged 6 months to <2 years and those with a medical risk condition aged 6 months to <9 years should receive 2 doses, given 4 weeks apart.
NASAL SPRAY FLU VACCINE (FLUMIST®)
This year, we are expecting to offer FluMist®, a nasal spray flu vaccine for eligible children aged 2 to under 5 years once government stock arrives.
FluMist is given as a gentle spray into the nose rather than an injection, which may be a more comfortable option for some children.
Children receiving FluMist for the first time will require two doses, given at least 4 weeks apart.
FluMist is not suitable for children under 2 years of age or for some children with certain medical conditions, so your doctor will help determine if this is the right option for your child.
FLU VACCINES FOR FAMILIES
If you are attending with family members, to ensure your appointment is on time, please book one appointment per family member and complete the online consent form for each family member during the booking process.
Kindly avoid bringing friends or family with you to your flu vaccine appointment to allow room for other patients in the waiting room.
