Free flu jab available to all WA and SA residents in June - 9News

The move comes as the country grapples with its first proper flu season in two years.

From Wednesday, WA residents of all ages will be able to receive their free flu jab at state-run clinics and participating pharmacies and GPs.

People are being urged to get the flu vaccine. (A Current Affair)

People aged five and over in SA will be able to go to their GP or pharmacy for their free jab.

In a statement, SA Premier Peter Malinauskas said the free vaccines will be available in a program costing the state nearly $5 million.

"The dual challenge of broad community spread of COVID-19 and influenza at the same time during winter threatens to put further pressure on a hospital system already facing significant demand," he said.

"We must do everything we can to ensure as many South Australians as possible are immunised against both COVID and influenza to ease pressure on our hospitals."

Previously in SA, only certain groups of people, such as young children and those with medical risk factors were eligible for free flu vaccines.

However, due to the unique circumstances, SA and WA will make flu vaccinations free for all residents until June 30.

Several GPs and pharmacies across the state have asked for patient patience as the finalities of the new scheme are finalised, saying they were only made aware of the changes when Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made the announcement on Monday.

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