Why the Flu Vaccine is Important
Vaccination helps to:
- Reduce the risk of getting really sick
- Protect babies, Elders and those most vulnerable
- Reduce the spread of flu
Who Should Get Vaccinated?
The flu vaccine is recommended every year for all children aged 6 months and over, including older kids and teenagers. It is free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
The New Nasal Spray Vaccine: FluMist
There is now a different way for children to get the flu vaccine. FluMist is an intranasal spray (not a needle) and offers the same protection against flu as the needle vaccine. It has been used safely overseas for more than 10 years and is now approved for use in Australia.
FluMist is available for people aged 2 to 17 years and is FREE in NSW for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 2 to 4 years.
