2024 Influenza vaccines available from April
2024 Influenza vaccines are available from April – please call 9948 3768 to arrange an appointment
Eligibility for influenza vaccines funded by the National Immunisation Program (NIP)
* Annual influenza vaccination is recommended and funded for all children aged 6 months to <5 years, and all
adults aged ≥65 years.
* Annual influenza vaccination is also recommended for all people aged 5 to <65 years of age, but only funded in
the following specific populations in this age group due to their increased risk of complications from influenza:
– all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
– people who have certain medical conditions (see below)
– pregnant women (during any stage of pregnancy).
* Medical conditions associated with an increased risk of influenza disease complications and for
which individuals are eligible for publicly funded vaccination under the NIP :
Cardiac disease – Cyanotic congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure, coronary artery
disease
Chronic respiratory conditions – Severe asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, suppurative lung disease,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic emphysema
Chronic neurological conditions – Hereditary and degenerative CNS diseases, seizure disorders, spinal cord
injuries, neuromuscular disorders
Immunocompromised due to disease or treatment, asplenia or splenic dysfunction, HIV infection
Diabetes and other metabolic disorders Type 1 or 2 diabetes, chronic metabolic disorders
Chronic renal failure
Haematological disorders – Haemoglobinopathies
Long-term aspirin therapy in children aged 5 to 10 years (These children are at increased risk of Reye syndrome)