The human swine flu vaccine (Panvax) is now available for anyone 10 years of age and over.
The vaccination program initially focuses on those at higher risk of exposure such as health care and community workers and those vulnerable to severe outcomes of infection such as:
- pregnant women
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adults and children (10 years and older) who have underlying chronic medical conditions such as
- chronic respiratory disease including asthma
- diabetes
- chronic heart disease
- chronic kidney disease
- cancer
- immunosuppression (eg HIV infection)
- chronic liver disease
- chronic neurological disease
- moderate to severe obesity with a body mass index (BMI) over 35
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- parents and carers of babies younger than 6 months
- children (10 years and older) in special schools.
Where can I get my vaccine?
The vaccine is available at:
- some GP surgeries
- remote health centres
- Aboriginal Medical Services
- special vaccination clinics in some urban areas.
Special vaccination clinics
| Location | Clinic | Vaccination clinic hours | To make an appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | Casuarina Community Care Centre | Monday - Friday | 8922 7301 |
| Palmerston Community Care Centre | Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm | 8999 3344 | |
| Alice Springs | Alice Springs Hospital (provided by Centre for Disease Control) | Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm | 8951 9566 |
| Katherine | Katherine Community Health Centre | Tuesday & Thursday 1:00pm - 4:00pm | 8973 8570 |
| East Arnhem | Centre for Disease Control Nhulunbuy | Thursday | 8987 0357 |
| Tennant Creek | Royal Flying Doctor Service GP clinic | Tuesday - Wednesday 9:00am - 4:30pm | 8962 2622 |
Further Information
For information about the local vaccination program call the Centre for Disease Control, Darwin on 8922 8044, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
For further information, call the National Hotline on 180 2007 (free call) or visit the Australian Government's Department of Health and Ageing website:
