The 2011 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program

The program commenced on 15th March.

Under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) the following people are eligible to receive free influenza vaccine:

• all individuals aged 65 years and over;

• all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged 15 years and over;

• pregnant women; and

• individuals aged 6 months and over with medical conditions predisposing to severe influenza namely

Vaccination for children

A special type of flu vaccine is used for children aged between 6 months to less than 10 years of age under the NIP.

Please consult your GP about the risks and benefits of the vaccination.