Flu Vaccine

Seasonal Flu vaccines are now available.

Please call our reception team to book your appointment on (03) 5628 1302.

Flu Vaccines are available FREE of charge for patients that:

• Are 6 months to 5 years of age

• Are over 65 years of age

• Have a chronic condition (Diabetes, Heart Disease, Asthma)

• Pregnant Women

• Are Aboriginal and Torres Strait people aged six months to five years & over 15 years

If you are not eligible for a free vaccine, private flu vaccinations are available for $15.

Shingles Vaccine

The New Shingles Vaccine (SHINGRIX) has arrived and is available for free, if you are over the age of 65. Two doses of Shingrix are required 2 - 6 months apart.

Covid-19 Vaccinations & Boosters Available

• Both Pfizer Bivalent XBB.1.5 and Moderna Spikvax XBB.1.5 are available and recommended for everyone over 65 years.

• People aged 18 years and above who are immunocompromised are recommended a booster covid dose.

• Please discuss eligibility or any questions with your doctor or visit www.health.gov.au for eligibility criteria.

MyMedicare

From October 1st 2023 MyMedicare is now open for voluntary patient registration.

MyMedicare is a voluntary patient registration model aiming to formalise the relationships between GPs and their patients.

For more information please select the following link: MyMedicare Information LINK

Neerim South Medical Centre is a fully-accredited general medical practice. We offer a wide-range of medical services with a focus family medicine, including children’s health, women's health, men's health, minor surgical procedures and Telehealth phone consultations. The practice has on-site pharmacy and pathology and has strong links with the local district hospital and visiting medical specialists. We are a mixed-billing practice and bulk-bill healthcare card holders, pensioners, children 15 years and under. We also provide 24/7 emergency care for our regular patients.

12 Month Medicare Telehealth Rule

There is a Medicare requirement that a patient must attend an in person clinic consultation in the last 12 months to be eligible for a rebate or bulk billed Telehealth consultation. You will be notified when booking a Telehealth consultation through reception if you do not meet this requirement. Limited exceptions apply.