Flu Vaccines are due to arrive Early April. East Ryde Family Medical Practice have opened up clinics in readiness. You are welcome to book via the below links.
Who should get vaccinated against influenza?
Yearly influenza vaccination is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over.
Who is eligible for a Government Funded Flu Vaccine?
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
- Children aged 6 months to under 5 years
- Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy
- People aged 65 years or over
- People aged 6 months or over who have medical conditions that mean they have a higher risk of getting serious disease:
- cardiac disease
- chronic respiratory conditions
- immunocompromising conditions
- haematological disorders
- chronic metabolic disorder
- chronic kidney disease
- chronic neurological condition
- long term aspirin therapy in children aged 5 to 10 years.
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.
What if I am not eligible for a Government Funded Vaccine?
We carry all types of Influenza Brands both private and Government. There is a $20.00 charge for the vaccine.
Current Patients please book into our clinics
Ryde East Public School Student booking link + Instructions below:
- From the link above, select a preferred date + time.
- For parents/carers – select that you are booking for “someone else”
- New Patient
- Select the “Flu Clinic (for Ryde East Public School Students)”
- If you aren’t already registered with HotDoc you will need to register at this step.
- Select/Complete details of student and continue, reading all information.
- Booking will appear as reserved (please accept this as confirmation).
- Please complete a NEW PATIENT REGISTRATION FORM + INFLUENZA CONSENT FORM (this will come via email or SMS)
- A new booking and form will need to be completed for EACH child attending with their details.
Any queries please phone and speak to our Practice Manager 98881083.