Vaccinations

Our trained pharmacists can vaccinate you without a prescription. Book online in a minute, or call us.

Flu vaccines from 2 years of age. Other vaccines from 5 years.

You may be eligible for free vaccines

Many vaccines are free through the National Immunisation Program for people with a Medicare card. There's no fee for these at Byford Pharmacy. If a vaccine isn't free for you, we'll tell you the cost before your appointment.

Flu

Free for people 65 and over, pregnant women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with certain medical conditions, and children under 5

Shingles

Free for people 65 and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 50 and over, and some people with weakened immune systems

Pneumococcal

Free for people 65 and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 25 and over, and adults with certain medical conditions

RSV

Free for people 75 and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 60 and over, and during pregnancy (28–36 weeks)

Whooping cough

Free during each pregnancy

Catch-up vaccines

Free for people under 20 who missed childhood vaccines, and HPV up to age 25

WA Health also funds extra free vaccines at times, such as winter flu programs. Ask us what you're eligible for, or see the official schedules: WA Immunisation ScheduleNational Immunisation Program

Book a vaccination

Flu (influenza)

Yearly protection, recommended for everyone from 6 months. We vaccinate from 2 years of age.

COVID-19

Recommended boosters based on your age and health.

Whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus

Recommended in every pregnancy, and for grandparents and carers of new babies.

Shingles

Two-dose vaccine to protect against shingles and its complications.

Pneumococcal

Protection against pneumonia and other serious pneumococcal infections.

RSV

Protection against respiratory syncytial virus for older adults and during pregnancy.

Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)

Check you're protected, especially before travelling.

Chickenpox (varicella)

For people who haven't had chickenpox or the vaccine.

Meningococcal

Protection against meningococcal disease.

HPV

Protection against human papillomavirus. Free up to age 25.

Hepatitis B

Protection against hepatitis B for people who aren't immune.

Polio

Boosters for adults who need them.

What to expect

1

Book online or call

Choose a time that suits you.

2

Bring your Medicare card and ID

We use it to check what's free for you.

3

Quick chat and vaccination

In our private room, after a few health questions.

4

Wait 15 minutes

We'll keep an eye on you, then record it on the Australian Immunisation Register.

Good to know

Younger children

We vaccinate children from 2 years for flu and from 5 years for other vaccines. For babies and younger children, see your GP or local child health clinic.

Travel vaccines

We don't currently offer hepatitis A, typhoid or other travel-specific vaccines. See your GP or a travel clinic.

Not sure what you need?

Call us and a pharmacist will help.

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