Adults should ensure that their tetanus shots are up to date, have a course of Hepatitis B vaccination and consider a whooping cough vaccine whenever a close family member is pregnant.
We strongly recommend Influenza vaccination every year, and a Covid booster vaccination according to the latest recommendations for your age and health status.
Patients over 55 should discuss shingles vaccination with their GP and those over 65 should discuss pneumonia vaccination.
Patients in higher risk groups including those who have chronic illnesses, are immunocompromised or who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander should ask if different schedules and vaccinations are needed.
Because the vaccine schedule changes frequently, please check with your GP regularly to see if any additional or new shots are recommended and subscribe to our newsletter for regular updates.