Everyone should get an annual influenza vaccine any time from mid-April onwards to be protected during the peak flu season, which is generally June to September.
However, it’s never too late to be vaccinated as influenza can spread all year round.
Pregnant women should receive the vaccine at any stage during pregnancy.
The influenza (flu) vaccine is free for individuals who fall into any of the below groups:
- People aged 65+
- Pregnant women (during any stage of pregnancy)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (aged 5+)
- People with medical conditions putting them at increased risk of severe influenza (aged 5+), as outlined in the medical conditions table below.
Category |
Medical Conditions |
| Cardiac disease | Cyanotic congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease |
| Chronic respiratory conditions | Severe asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, suppurative lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic emphysema |
| Chronic neurological conditions | Hereditary and degenerative CNS diseases, seizure disorders, spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular disorders |
| Immunocompromising conditions | Immunocompromised due to disease or treatment, asplenia or splenic dysfunction, HIV infection |
| Diabetes and other metabolic disorders | Type 1 or 2 diabetes, chronic metabolic disorders |
| Renal disease | Chronic renal failure |
| Haematological disorders | Haemoglobinopathies |
| Long-term aspirin therapy in children aged 5 to 10 years | These children are at increased risk of Reye syndrome following influenza infection |
Note: See the Australian Immunisation Handbook for advice on people who are strongly recommended to receive annual influenza vaccination but not eligible for NIP‑funded influenza vaccines.
Vaccination Clinics
Frankston Community Vaccination Hub – Bayside Centre
You can receive your influenza (flu) vaccine from the Frankston Community Vaccination Hub, located at the Bayside Centre.
Level 1, Balmoral Building, Shannon Mall, Bayside Shopping Centre
Opening hours
Monday – Wednesday: 9.30am-5pm
Thursday – Friday: 11.30am-7pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9.30am-5pm
Free parking is available for people getting vaccinated. Our staff will give you an exit pass to use as you leave. Please park in one of the Bayside Centre car parks. The closest parking is the undercover car park which can be accessed via Olsen Street St (off Beach St) or Balmoral St (off Young St).
For more information, see the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) clinical recommendations on influenza vaccination: