Did you know?
Getting the flu vaccine every year is the best way
to protect yourself and your loved ones against
influenza (commonly known as flu).
Everyone is at risk of getting the flu and should be
vaccinated.
You'll be better protected by getting your vaccine early, typically at the start of the
flu/winter season.
Untreated flu may lead to complications such as
bronchitis, pneumonia and worsening of chronic
conditions.
Where to get your flu vaccine
You can visit your network pharmacy, doctor (GP), or
nurses' practice to get the flu vaccine.
Book your flu vaccination appointment today!
Important to note:
Flu vaccination can be co-administered with other vaccinations. Inform your healthcare provider about your vaccination history.
GEMS Flu Vaccine Benefits
Be healthy without depleting your savings or day-to-day benefits!
Be healthy without depleting your savings or day-to-day benefits!
Your flu vaccine is paid for from the Risk benefit and
will not deplete your savings or day-to-day benefits.
Vaccination is available to all GEMS members and their
dependants across all options.
One flu vaccine per beneficiary per benefit year for
everyone 6 months and older.
Who has a greater risk of getting the Flu?
Members in the following high-risk categories should prioritise vaccination:
Adults 65 years and older.
Children younger than 5 years.
Pregnant women and women up to 2 weeks after the end of pregnancy.
Healthcare workers.
People who have weak immune systems (e.g. immunosuppression caused by
certain medications or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)).
People with long -term illnesses such as:
Any type of chronic disease
Disorders or diseases of the lungs (e.g. asthma),
Heart conditions (e.g. congestive heart failure and congenital heart disease),
Kidney disease (e.g. chronic renal failure),
Liver disease (e.g. poor liver function or liver failure),
Nervous system disorders (e.g. epilepsy),
Blood or bleeding disorders (e.g. Leukaemia and Haemophilia)
Metabolic disease (e.g. diabetes mellitus).