"Don't Take The Risk This Season - Get The Flu Vaccine"
The influenza vaccine is recommended for anyone aged 6 months and over and provided FREE for those most at risk from influenza and its complications.
Influenza Immunization Program
Program Advice April 2023 (eligibility and vaccines)
Program Advice April 2023
(eligibility and vaccines)
Report all influenza vaccinations to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
6 months to less than 5 years
Vaxigrip Tetra® OR Fluarix Tetra®*
• ALL children aged 6 months to <5 years
• Give two doses one month apart if this is the first year of receiving influenza vaccine
5 to 64 years
Vaxigrip Tetra® OR Fluarix Tetra® OR Afluria Quad®
• ALL Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 5 to <65 years
• Individuals with medical conditions predisposing them to severe influenza
• ALL pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy
• Give two doses one month apart for children aged <9 years if this is the first year of receiving influenza vaccine
65 years and over
Fluad Quad®
• ALL individuals aged 65 years and over
DO NOT USE THIS VACCINE FOR ANY OTHER AGE GROUP
