Free flu shot for eligible members

Am I eligible for a free flu shot?

Health Partners members aged between 5-64 years are eligible for a free flu shot. See below for more information.

If you are 65 and over, the government-funded National Immunisation Program (NIP) provides free vaccines for this age group, which may be more suitable. Speak to your general practitioner (GP) or pharmacist for more information.

Children aged between 6 months and 5 years are eligible for free flu vaccinations under the NIP as well, speak to your GP for more information.

Have a question? Read our Frequently Asked Questions on the Flu Shot

Where to get your free flu shot

Demand for the flu vaccine is expected to be high. Call or book online with your local Health Partners participating pharmacy.

North

*Administering flu vaccinations to children from 5 to 10 years of age.

South

*Administering flu vaccinations to children from 5 years of age.

East

*Administering flu vaccinations to children from 5 years of age.

West

*Administering flu vaccinations to children from 5 years of age.

~Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care (2023), Influenza (flu) vaccine, https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/vaccines/influenza-flu-vaccine

^ Offer applies to Extras and/or Hospital members. Member must be financial and waiting periods do not apply. Offer available during promotional period only (1 March – 31 August 2025) when stock becomes available. Limit 1 per eligible member, administered at Health Partners participating pharmacies. Covers egg-based influenza vaccine for eligible Health Partners members only. Cell based, high dose or boosted (adjuvanted) vaccines are not eligible for this offer. Only available at a Health Partners Participating Pharmacy that has elected to participate in this promotion. Pharmacies reserve the right to only vaccinate certain age ranges for clinical reasons. Pharmacists are unable to vaccinate children 5 and under for the flu vaccine. Clinic session days and times vary from store to store, with some pharmacies finishing their clinics prior to the 31 August promotion end date. Offer does not count towards annual pharmacy benefit limits. Health Partners is in no way involved in the management of pharmacy administered vaccinations. We will not pay benefits for members who are eligible for Government funded vaccines under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). If you are under 5 or over 65 years you are not covered by the Health Partners free flu shot program. Health Partners does not cover any NIP costs including administration, consultation or service fees that may be incurred if a NIP vaccine is administered in a pharmacy or doctor’s vaccination clinic. No benefits apply for boosters. Vaccination bookings available on a first come first served basis in the cases of high demand.

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