Free Influenza vaccinations are now available to all Monash Health employees.
Professor Allen Cheng, Director of Infectious Diseases, recently got his vaccination at Monash Medical Centre.
“The flu vaccine is a very simple thing you can get to protect yourself, your patients, and the people you live with.
“If you don’t get the flu, then you can’t pass it on,” said Professor Cheng.
At Monash Health, we expect all employees to receive their influenza vaccine. The highest protection against influenza occurs in the first 3-4 months after your vaccination, and it is an easy and safe way of protecting ourselves, our patients and each other.
Professor Cheng also revealed that flu season started early this year.
“We are seeing more flu admissions than we normally would.
“In fact, we are seeing similar amounts of flu admissions to COVID-19 admissions. So, we need to take them both equally as seriously.”
Influenza vaccines can be co-administered (given on the same day) as any COVID-19 vaccine.
“If you’re due for your COVID-19 booster, there are no issues with getting your flu vaccine at the same time,” said Professor Cheng.
Not yet had your free flu vaccination? Here’s where you can drop in to get yours this week:
Monash Medical CentreLocation: Northern Entrance Location: Clinic D |
Monash Children’s HospitalLocation: Foundation Room |
Dandenong HospitalLocation: Security Entrance, Level 1, across from Lung Function Lab Dates/Times:
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Casey HospitalLocation: SSU Annex Dates/Times:
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KingstonLocation: Transit Lounge Dates/Times:
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Victorian Heart HospitalLocation: Ambulatory Care Clinic |
Moorabbin HospitalLocation: Level 2, next to Hospital In The Home |
Cranbourne Integrated CareDates: Tue 16 May |
Pakenham Health CentreDates: Tue 16 May |
Thomas StreetDates: Wed 17 May |
SpringvaleDates: Wed 17 May |
Monash Health BerwickDates: Thu 18 May |
DovetonDates: Thu 18 May |
Monash Health Women’s SandringhamDates: Thu 18 May |
Approved by Professor Allen Cheng, Director of Infectious Diseases