Older age is one of the biggest risk factors for serious illness from COVID-19 or flu. Regular vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of getting seriously ill, needing hospital care or even dying.
When to get a vaccination
All people aged over 6 months of age are recommended to get an annual flu vaccine.
A COVID-19 vaccine is recommended every 6 months if you are 75 years or older.
If you are 65 to 74 years of age, talk to your GP or nurse practitioner to check if you’re eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine dose every 6 months.
All adults are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.
You can get both vaccines at the same time, and you don’t have to wait 6 months after a COVID-19 infection to get your vaccination.
You can get vaccinated by your GP or pharmacist, or at your local community health centre or Aboriginal health service.
Book in for a vaccination
Find a health service at healthdirect.gov.au or call 1800 022 222.