Influenza

We stock influenza vaccines for all age groups. People under 5 or over 65, or anyone with complex medical conditions qualify for free immunisation through the National Immunisation Program (NIP). Other individuals are welcome to an influenza vaccine to protect themselves and at-risk groups, at a cost of $20. The consultation is bulk-billed.

Coronavirus

Pfizer are the sole provider for immunsation against COVID-19. We have stock on a regular basis. You can see updated ATAGI advice online, or have a chat with your GP to determine if you need boosters.

https://www.health.gov.au/news/atagi-update-on-the-covid-19-vaccination-program

Shingles

Shingles immunisation has changed recently with the addition of Shingrix to the NIP.

A 2-dose course of Shingrix is available for free for:

• people aged 65 years and over
• First Nations people aged 50 years and over
• immunocompromised people aged 18 years and over with the following medical conditions:
  • haematopoietic stem cell transplant
  • solid organ transplant
  • haematological malignancy
  • advanced or untreated HIV.

If you previously received a free Zostavax shingles vaccine under the NIP, you are not eligible for a free Shingrix vaccine for at least 5 years.

If you purchased the Zostavax vaccine privately, you can receive Shingrix for free under the program if you’re eligible.

You should wait at least 12 months between receiving Zostavax and getting the Shingrix vaccine.

Respiratory Syncitial Virus (RSV)

A single-dose vaccine to protect older adults against RSV is recommended, but this vaccine is not currently available in Victorian General Practice. We will endeavour to alert patients when this comes available.

 

Contact Us

Ph: (03) 5472 1255
Fax: (03) 5472 2056
11 Mostyn Street,
Castlemaine 3450

Open Hours
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm