The 2020 flu vaccination
Flu vaccinations are again available at our pharmacies. A few important points about receiving the flu shot at a UFS Pharmacy:
- The flu injection is administered by an immunisation accredited pharmacist
- Your national immunisation record for vaccinations received at a UFS pharmacy will be updated in the same way it would be if you received the vaccination by a GP
- While children between the ages of 10 – 16 years are able to receive the flu vaccination at a UFS pharmacy, we recommend that anxious children between these ages receive the vaccine by a GP.
- Children up to the age of 10 years need to visit their GP for the vaccine
- The fee for UFS members is $25, or $31.25 for non-members. Please bring your UFS membership card with you to the appointment.
- ** At UFS Pharmacies, the subsidised vaccine is SUPPLIED free of charge to pregnant women, people 65 years and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with medical conditions putting them at increased risk of severe influenza and complications (check eligibility with your preferred UFS Pharmacy) with a fee of $10 for UFS members to have this ADMINISTERED (or $12.50 for non Members).
Please phone your local UFS pharmacy to book an appointment:
Bacchus Marsh UFS Pharmacy – 5367 2134
Bacchus Marsh Village UFS Pharmacy – 5367 8600
Ballan UFS Pharmacy – 5368 1232
Beaufort UFS Pharmacy – 5349 2504
Bridge Mall UFS Pharmacy – 5327 0400
Buninyong UFS Pharmacy – 5341 2121
Doveton Street South UFS Pharmacy – 5331 2299
Delacombe UFS Pharmacy – 5336 0100
Hardy’s Gisborne UFS Pharmacy – 5428 3129
Melton Central UFS Pharmacy – 9743 9080
Melton South UFS Pharmacy – 9743 3533
Mount Clear UFS Pharmacy – 5330 2644
Sebastopol UFS Pharmacy – 5336 0455
Sturt Street UFS Pharmacy (717 Sturt St, open 24 hours) – 5331 9811
Wendouree UFS Pharmacy – 5339 6933
A few additional points about the flu vaccine:
- The flu shot changes every year to match different strains of the flu that are circulating. Even if you had the flu shot last year, it’s important that you get it every year to make sure you’re protected for when flu season hits.
- The flu shot is safe and effective and doesn’t contain any live virus so it can’t give you the flu.
- Think you’re fit and healthy and never get the flu? The flu doesn’t discriminate, anyone can get the flu. The flu is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes that contain the flu virus. The flu virus can live on any surface for almost 48 hours. Your best possible protection is with the flu shot.
- The influenza shot does not protect you against the Coronavirus (COVID-19). There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19.
- UFS Medical centres are running flu clinics for existing patients over 65 year olds, which are free, government funded vaccines and bulk billed consultation. Call 5364 9100 to enquire.
If you are eligible for a subsidised flu vaccine**, please check with your nearest UFS Pharmacy for availability, or call your regular GP, as medical practices have the best supply of the NIP subsidised vaccine. UFS Medical is running a dedicated flu clinic for over 65 year olds – please phone UFS Medical on 5364 9100 for details.
