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Flu Vaccination

Winter 2026 Flu Vaccinations

The 2026 flu vaccination and the latest COVID-19 booster are now available.

Bookings for winter 2026 flu shots are available at our Bellarine Village Newcomb, Belmont, Geelong West, Grovedale, Lara and North Geelong pharmacies.
Our Pharmacist Immunisers can vaccinate all people aged 5 years and over in store at your local Community Care Chemist.
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Did you know?
The flu vaccine is free for eligible people under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

Eligible groups serviced under NIP by Community Care Chemist include;

  • People aged over 65
  • Pregnant women
  • All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 5 years and over
  • All people aged 5 years and over with an eligible medical condition
    • cardiac disease
    • chronic respiratory condition
    • immunocompromising condition
    • haematological disorder
    • chronic metabolic disorder
    • chronic kidney disease
    • chronic neurological condition
    • long-term aspirin therapy in children aged 5 to 10 years.

If you live with one of the above medical conditions, we recommend checking with your pharmacist immuniser in-store to see if you may be eligible for a free flu vaccination.

People not eligible for free flu vaccination under the National Immunisation Program, can purchase a flu vaccine from Community Care Chemist without the need for a prescription. Winter 2026 flu shot pricing for members $25.95, non-members $27.72

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NEW FluMist: needle-free flu vaccination for children

Does your child dislike needles? FluMist provides flu protection, without the injection!

Providing up to 12 months protection from influenza, FluMist is the only intranasal, needle-fee flu vaccine.

Community Care Chemist will have FluMist vaccinations available for children aged 5-17 years old. FluMist will be administered in-store by our trained pharmacist immunisers.

Please note FluMist is not part of the National Immunisation Program or funded by the Victorian government at this time.

The private cost for FluMist in-store will be:

  • S60.95 for members
  • $62.72 for non-members

Flu shot bookings open at our pharmacies across Geelong.
Appointment times and availability will vary by store.

Our Pharmacist Immunisers can vaccinate all people aged 5 years and over

Bellarine Village

Shop 5, 25-29 Bellarine Village, Newcomb

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Belmont

157 High Street, Belmont

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Geelong West

1/184 Pakington Street, Geelong West

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Grovedale

122 Burdoo Drive, Grovedale

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North Geelong

75 Separation Street, North Geelong

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Lara

Shops 7&8, 3-5 Forest Road, Lara

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