Adults
Mount Barker District Council provides immunisation services for adults eligible under the South Australian Schedule of the National Immunisation Program, provided they hold a valid Medicare Card.
For adults who are not eligible under the funded program, Whooping Cough and Influenza vaccines are available for purchase.
Please refer to the information below for details on both funded and fee-based vaccination programs.
Free funded adult programs include:
| Vaccination Program | Age/Gestation |
|---|---|
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| Shingles | From 65 years of age From 50 years of age for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults |
| Pneumococcal | From 65 years of age From 25 years of age and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults |
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | From 75 years of age From 60 years of age for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults |
Covid-19 vaccination
| Age | Dosage Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Adults aged 75 years and over | 2 doses per year |
| Adults aged 65-74 years | 1 dose per year |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50-74 years | 1 dose per year |
| Adults aged 18 years and over who are severly immunocompromised | 1 dose per year |
Fee-based adult program includes:
| Vaccine | Fee |
|---|---|
| Whooping Cough (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis) | $52 |
| Influenza | $26 |
More Information
For more information on Adult Vaccination Programs visit the SA Health website.