WA Free Flu Shots Offered to Everyone This May and June

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Western Australia's health department is offering free flu vaccines for all residents over six months old during May and June 2025

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This timely campaign aims to increase vaccination rates before winter hits and flu season reaches its peak in the southern hemisphere

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Health officials warn that influenza is highly contagious and can lead to hospitalization or even death for those most at risk.

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Children, pregnant women, older adults, Aboriginal people, and those with certain medical conditions face the highest risk of serious flu complications.

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Getting vaccinated doesn't just protect you - it helps shield vulnerable people who are too young or too sick to get the vaccine themselves

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WA Health's simple message: More people vaccinated means less chance of the flu spreading throughout communities

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Interested residents can find brochures, fact sheets, and more information about the free immunization program on the WA Health website

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