Funded Influenza Immunisation Schedule
Routine co-administration of a COVID-19 vaccine on the same day as any other vaccine is not recommended. There should be a minimum interval of 7 days between administration of a COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccine.
Free influenza vaccine is available for the following groups
- All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged six months and older
- All children aged six months to less than five years of age
- Pregnant women (during any stage of pregnancy)
- People medically at risk aged six months and older (see table below)
- All adults aged 65 years and older
2021 Influenza Vaccines
| Age Group | Fluarix Tetra 0.5mL (GSK) | Vaxigrip Tetra 0.5ml (Sanofi) | Afluria Quad 0.5mL (Seqirus) | Fluad Quad 0.5mL (Seqirus) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months to less than 5 years | YES | no | no | no |
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| 5 years to less than 65 years | no | YES | YES | no | |
| 65 years and older | no | no | no | YES |
Medical Risk Factors
| Cardiac Disease | Chronic Respiratory Conditions | Chronic Neurological Conditions | Other at Risk Conditions |
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IMPORTANT
it is mandatory that all vaccination providers report all administered influenza vaccinations to the Australian Immunisation Register.
Refer to:
- The online edition of the Australian Immunisation Handbook (AIH) for advice on persons who are strongly recommended to receive annual influenza vaccination but not eligible for National Immunisation Program (NIP) funded influenza vaccines.
- The ATAGI Statement Advice on the relative timing of administering influenza and COVID-19 vaccines in 2021
- The ATAGI Statement Advice on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2021
This resource has been developed by the Department of Health (DoH), Public Health Services – Communicable Diseases Prevention Unit.
Updated July 2021