Staff influenza vaccinations for 2025 will commence in April with a choice of dates and venues.
Online bookings are via the Central Immunisation Records Victoria (CIRV) portal and will include consent for the vaccine. Please note that a booking is required to ensure enough vaccine supply.
To book, follow the link below to the CIRV booking portal and then enter the unique code for the session that you want to book (find code below, next to session venue).
Please note we are currently experiencing a technical issue in the Department of Health CIRV booking portal which is resulting in some staff getting an ‘error’ message. This is being investigated. In the meantime, we have been advised to NOT select the Department value in the booking process (leave this part blank).
Session details:
Dandenong Civic Centre - Level 2
- Thursday 10 April, 1pm - 3pm. Enter code: CIRVVS-22313-20250326
- Thursday 8 May, 3pm - 4pm. Enter code: CIRVVS-21826-20250226
- Thursday 15 May, 3pm - 4pm. Enter code: CIRVVS-21829-20250226
Springvale City Hall - Supper Room
- Wednesday 16 April, 1pm - 2pm. Enter code: CIRVVS-22322-20250326
- Monday 5 May, 4pm - 5pm. Enter code CIRVVS-21825-20250226
39 Clow Street - Meeting rooms 1 and 2
- Tuesday 29 April, 2 - 3pm. Enter code: CIRVVS-21235-20250121
Operations Centre
- Thursday 1 May, 3.15pm - 4.15pm. Enter code: CIRVVS-22325-20250326
Staff flu sessions now open to family members
New this year, we are also extending an invitation for family members of any CGD employee to also book in for a flu vaccination at any of our staff flu sessions.
How do I book for my family member and is there a fee?
Unlike staff bookings that are registered through CIRV, family members will need to be booked in by our immunisation team. Please email immunisation@cgd.vic.gov.au with details including the name and DOB of your family member or call on 8571 1477 (leave a voicemail for a return call as our team are often out of the office at our community and school immunisation sessions).
The flu vaccine will be free for all family members that are between the age of six months and five years of age; or over the age of 65 years, pregnant or anyone that identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
There will be a fee of $22 for all other people, and this can be paid at the session on the day. People with private health insurance may be able to claim a rebate for the cost of the vaccine under pharmaceuticals with a receipt.
Facts about influenza:
- Influenza (‘flu’) is a highly contagious virus that causes widespread illness every year.
- Immunisation is the most important way we can protect against the flu and reduce the number of flu infections and deaths.
- Influenza immunisation is recommended for all people from six months of age.
- People who work or live with people that are at risk of serious complications should also be immunised to avoid spreading the flu.
- The vaccine cannot give you the flu because it does not contain any live virus.
- There is a formulation for people aged under 65 years and one for people aged 65 years and older- you be given the vaccine that is appropriate for your age.
Things you should know about the Influenza vaccination:
- No interval is required between a flu vaccine and any other vaccine including a COVID-19 vaccine. Speak to your nurse or GP if you are 65 years old or more and planning to have Shingrix vaccine also.
- The influenza vaccine is generally well tolerated but you should stay close by for 15 minutes – so we can keep an eye on you for the first few minutes after your vaccination and respond to any concerns in the very unlikely event you have a serious reaction.
- Like all medicines, this vaccine may have some side-effects. These are usually very mild and do not last for long. If you experience anything that worries you after your vaccination you can speak with one of councils Nurse Immunisers by calling 8571 1477, or for after-hours contact your own doctor for advice, or nurse on call 1300 60 60 24.
- Some people report redness or discomfort at the site of the injection, this should disappear within a few days.
- A few people report mild fever and muscle pains or feel generally unwell for one to two days after vaccination. These flu-like symptoms do not mean you have the flu. They are most likely to be your body’s natural response to the vaccine.
- If you have any questions, please speak to the nurse immuniser who will be giving you the vaccine.
More information is available on the Better Health Channel website.