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Stay ahead of the flu season, Melbourne! 💉❄️
The new 2026 flu vaccines have just arrived at Terry White Chemmart Melbourne Central — with cell-based vaccines now in stock. Protect yourself and your family early and stay healthy this winter. Walk in or book your flu shot today at Melbourne Central. Don’t wait for the flu season to hit — get protected now!
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We’re Honoured to Be Recognised! We are delighted to share that we have been named a 2025 Winner for Outstanding Pharmacy at the Local Business Awards. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and our commitment to providing high-quality healthcare and personalised service to our community. We are grateful to our patients and community members for trusting us with your care — this award is as much yours as it is ours. Thank you for letting us be a part of your health journey. We look forward to continuing to serve you with the same care and commitment every day.  2025 Flu Vaccines Are Here! Stay protected this flu season! Our flu vaccines have arrived and are now available at Terry White Chemmart Melbourne Central. Book your appointment online today Stay safe, stay healthy!  There is an ongoing national shortage of all brands of tenofovir disoproxil & emtricitabine combination tablets, commonly used for HIV pre-exposure prophylasi (PrEP).
This shortage is expected to continue until November 2024 at it's earliest. At Terry White Chemmart Melbourne Central, we are working round the clock to ensure continuity of supply of critical medicines for our patients. If you are adversely affected by these shortages, please do not hesitate to contact our team directly preferably by e-mail: [email protected] Our team of pharmacists can add you to our waitlist so you can be the first to know as soon as the affected medicine is back in stock. From 1 November 2023, the shingles vaccine Shingrix® will replace Zostavax® on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule for the prevention of shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia. It will be available for eligible people most at risk of complications from shingles.
A 2-dose course of Shingrix® will be available for free for:
As your trusted healthcare partner, we at Melbourne Central Pharmacy are passionate about safeguarding your well-being. One crucial aspect of preventive healthcare that often goes unnoticed is protecting against shingles. That's why we're excited to announce our participation in providing shingles vaccines and the vital importance of this vaccination. Understanding Shingles Shingles, caused by the varicella-zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox), can lead to a painful, blistering rash. Anyone who has had chickenpox in the past can develop shingles. It lies dormant in the nerve tissue near your spinal cord and can reactivate years later, especially when the immune system weakens due to aging, stress, or illness. The Importance of Vaccination The shingles vaccine is a crucial step in preventing this painful condition. By stimulating the immune system to recognize and fight the virus, the vaccine significantly reduces the risk of developing shingles. It not only lowers the chances of contracting the disease but also lessens the severity and duration of symptoms if one still gets infected. Our Commitment to Your Health At Melbourne Central Pharmacy, we prioritize your health and are thrilled to offer shingles vaccinations. Our team of experienced pharmacists understands the importance of preventive care and is equipped to administer these vital vaccines safely and effectively. |