Vaccination Service

Eligible individuals can get vaccinated against illnesses such as Influenza, Covid and Whooping Cough by our trained pharmacists at TerryWhite Chemmart Cockburn Medical.

Bookings are preferred for all vaccinations. Please go to our booking site here to book your required vaccination.

We may be able to accommodate walk-ins, however a short wait may be required.

Please bring to your appointment a form of identification e.g. driver’s licence or passport and Medicare card.

If you do not have Medicare, your vaccination history can be linked to an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) number.

Influenza (Flu) Vaccines

2024 INFLUENZA VACCINATION

We now have our 2024 Influenza vaccination in-stock.

When should I have the flu shot?

Influenza, also known as "the flu," strikes thousands of Australians every year. Influenza can spread up to one day before symptoms develop and up to five days after symptoms present. It is a highly contagious illness. Unfortunately, this means that we run a risk of contracting the flu before realising we are ill. Furthermore, if they contract the flu, some residents of our community—such as those over 65, expectant mothers, and those with heart, lung, or kidney disorders—run the risk of serious consequences, or even death.

Generally, it takes about 2 weeks for the influenza vaccine to increase your body’s defences and help protect you against the flu. The peak season in Western Australia for influenza is usually June to September. While protection is typically expected to last for the whole season, optimal protection against influenza occurs within the first 3 to 4 months following vaccination. For this reason, we recommend waiting until April or early May. However, we are available for immediate vaccinations should you require a flu vaccination earlier for other reasons such as work or travel.

Everyone can benefit from the flu vaccine. Even if you are fit and healthy, you can still transmit the virus onto someone who is vulnerable and susceptible to becoming very sick if they catch the flu.

Influenza and Covid vaccinations can be administered at the same time. Please go to our booking site here to book your flu vaccination.

Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (dTpa) Vaccine (Whooping Cough)

The dTpa vaccine is recommended for anyone who wishes to protect themselves against Diphtheria, Tetanus or Pertussis (Whooping Cough). The vaccination should be given to expectant mothers between mid 2nd trimester and early 3rd trimester of each pregnancy, ideally between weeks 20 and 32 to reduce the risk of them or their infants contracting whooping cough. Additionally, vaccination against whooping cough is highly recommended for anyone who will be around newborns, such as friends, grandparents, partners of expectant mothers, and extended relatives. It is recommended to obtain booster doses every ten years or if the last booster dose was received more than 10 years ago.

Bookings are preferred and can be made here.

COVID-19 Vaccination

The new Moderna XBB.1.5 and Pfizer XBB.1.5 vaccines are now available.

You can choose whether you prefer to be vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna. Our pharmacists can support you with all the information you need about your COVID-19 vaccination and beyond. 

Covid vaccinations can be administered at the same time as the influenza vaccination if required.

For more information and eligibility criteria for Covid vaccination, please visit our booking website here.

Bookings are preferred and can be made here.

If you have any questions regarding vaccinations, please visit the pharmacy and talk to one of our friendly pharmacists at TerryWhite Chemmart Cockburn Medical.