Flu Vaccination
WHS & Wellbeing have organised on campus flu vaccination clinics for our staff in 2025.
The flu vaccinations will be available from a qualified practitioner at the following University campuses:
| Site Name | Date | Room | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta South | 5/5/2025 | PS-EA.G.15 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Bankstown NSW | 5/5/2025 | BA-01.3.28 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Parramatta City | 7/5/2025 | PC-01.6.21 | 12:00 | 16:00 |
| Hawkesbury Campus | 8/5/2025 | HW-R6.G.01 | 11:30 | 16:00 |
| Kingswood (Penrith) Campus | 12/5/2025 | KW-P.G.34 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Liverpool Campus | 19/5/2025 | LP-03.G.14 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Hawkesbury Campus | 19/5/2025 | R.G.06 | 12:30 | 16:30 |
| Campbelltown Campus | 20/5/2025 | CA-11.G.03 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Parramatta South | 21/5/2025 | EB.3.23 | 9:45 | 13:45 |
| Nirimba Campus | 22/5/2025 | U8.G.56 | 9:00 | 14:00 |
| Kingswood (Penrith) Campus | 28/5/2025 | P.G.26 | 9:30 | 13:30 |
To book an appointment time, please click on the Booking Link and follow the prompts. You will be directed to complete a consent form online at the time of your booking and can elect if you wish to receive a text or email appointment reminder.
Please note: It is mandatory for all flu vaccinations to be registered on the Australian Immunisation Register. This means you will be asked to supply your Medicare number on your consent form. If you are not registered with Medicare you can still continue with your booking.
Flu vaccinations will also be on offer to staff at Westmead campus, through the Next Practice WSIH Clinic. After booking an appointment, you will need to bring your Staff ID and Medicare card. You will also need to complete a consent and pre-vaccination screening checklist.
If you have any questions about the 2025 Flu Vaccination Program, please read the relevant FAQ section below and if your question has not been answered, contact the Work Health Safety and Wellbeing Unit at whs@westernsydney.edu.au
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Influenza?
Influenza (the flu) is a viral infection, that is contagious and can affect people of all ages and is spread by tiny droplets of fluid containing the virus from coughs and sneezes that are in the air or can land on surfaces and be pick up by hands by anyone who touches them.
Influenza symptoms may include runny nose or blocked nose, sneezing, fever, chills, tiredness, dry or chesty cough, sore throat, headaches, aching muscles, limb or joint pain, diarrhea and loss of appetite.
Can everyone receive the flu vaccine?
Yearly influenza vaccination is recommended. You can receive an influenza vaccine at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccine. If you have any of the following, please ensure you have discussed having a vaccine with your GP prior to booking in with us:
- If you have experienced anaphylaxis after a previous dose of influenza vaccine or to any component of the vaccine.
- If you have or have had Gillian-Barre syndrome after receiving a flu vaccine.
- If you take medicines that may reduce your immune response, such as corticosteroids, chemotherapy, radiotherapy.
- If you have moderate to severe illness with or without a fever.
- If you have an egg allergy, including anaphylaxis.
What if I am over 65 years of age?
People aged 65 years and over can have a vaccine that is specifically designed to produce a higher immune response, this is available for free from your GP. VW does not supply this vaccine. Please contact your healthcare provider directly to discuss the most suitable choice for you.
Why should I have an influenza vaccine every year?
Each year the strains of influenza virus are reviewed, and the vaccines changed according to the current strains. It takes 2 weeks after the influenza vaccine to develop immunity. Protection provided by the influenza vaccine is optimal 3-4 months after vaccination. Common time of year for influenza vaccination in Australia is April or May before the peak of influenza season.
Can the flu vaccine give me the flu?
Influenza vaccines are inactivated meaning they do not contain the live flu virus, so you cannot influenza from the influenza vaccine. You may experience mild side effects after an influenza vaccine which are signs that your body is responding to the vaccine and producing antibodies against the actual disease.
What are the common side effects following flu vaccine?
These include pain, redness, swelling at injection site, occasionally an injection-site lump, mild fever, tiredness, or muscle aches.
If you experience any serious symptoms after receiving the vaccine, please contact your doctor immediately.
What strains are covered in this year’s Australian vaccine?
Vitality works supplies a quadrivalent influenza vaccine.
an A/Victoria/4897/2022 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus;
an A/Croatia/10136RV/2023(H3N2)-like virus; and
a B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus;
a B/Phuket/3073/2013 (B/Yamagata lineage)-like virus.
(AVIC 2025)
How do I make a booking?
Use the URL or QR code provided by your organisation.
Follow the prompts to create an account and make a booking. You will need your Medicare card or Individual Health Identifier (IHI) number.
Anyone over the age of 18 must give their own consent and have their own email address to make a booking.
How do I obtain my influenza certificate?
VW works will send your vaccination to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). To obtain a copy, sign in or create a myGov account at www.my.gov.au select proof of vaccination quick link – follow the prompts. If you don’t have a Medicare number use your IHI number. Children over 14 years of age need to create a separate myGov account.
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