April 9, 2019
Government funded Influenza vaccination 2019 is available now!
Free influenza vaccine
Who is eligible?
Generally, influenza vaccines are funded under the state and national immunisation programs for the following groups due to their increased risk of complications from influenza:
- all children from 6 months to less than 5 years of age (State funded)
- pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy (influenza and whooping cough vaccination can be given at the same time OR at different times during pregnancy).
- all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
- individuals aged 6 months and over with medical conditions which increase the risk of influenza disease complications
- persons 65 years and older.
All other Queenslanders can purchase the vaccine from their doctor or immunisation provider.
Only one government-funded influenza vaccine is available for eligible people each year, with the exception of children up to 9 years of age who are receiving influenza vaccine for the first time. These children require, and are are funded for 2 doses.
- Reference: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/immunisation/service-providers/influenza