Influenza immunisation

FAQs

• Influenza vaccines – frequently asked questions (FAQs) – NCIRS

Clinical resources

• Influenza (flu) – The Australian Immunisation Handbook
   
• ATAGI statement on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2024 (.pdf) [254 KB] – Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
   
• 2024 influenza vaccination – program advice for health professionals (.pdf) [458 KB] – Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
   
• Approach to influenza vaccination in patients with a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) – Fact sheet – AusVaxSafety

Vaccine safety and coverage data

• Influenza vaccine coverage data – NCIRS
   
• Influenza vaccine safety data – AusVaxSafety

Patient communication resources 

• Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI)
  
  SKAI is a suite of vaccination communication support tools. The package includes an eLearning module for healthcare workers, accessible information for parents and a regularly updated website that hosts the materials.
  
  Access the SKAI website
   
• Supporting conversations about vaccinations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  
  This page is for immunisation providers (e.g. GPs, nurses, pharmacists) providing vaccinations to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. Its purpose is to provide you with information and resources that help you have supportive, culturally appropriate vaccination conversations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. While the focus here is on influenza vaccination, the principles can also be applied to other vaccinations.
  
  Access the webpage
  
  Talking about flu vaccination with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families (.pdf) [1.4 MB] – SKAI

Other resources 

• Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care resources
   
• NSW Health influenza resources
   
• Tree of community informed strategies to increase childhood vaccination rates (.pdf) [1.21 MB] – NCIRS

FAQs

• Influenza vaccines – frequently asked questions (FAQs) – NCIRS

Fact sheets

• 2024 influenza (flu) vaccination – consumer fact sheet (.pdf) [252 KB] – Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
   
• Fighting flu starts with you – Fact sheet – Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
   
• Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI) – Influenza
  
  SKAI provides answers to some of the most common questions from parents about immunisation and vaccines:
  
  Is an influenza vaccine recommended for my child? – Fact sheet (.pdf) [293 KB]
  
  Why does my child need a flu shot? – Fact sheet

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

• Flu Vaccine Information Sheet (.pdf) [1.38 MB] – SKAI

Pregnancy resources

• Protecting your baby against influenza starts when you’re pregnant – Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
   
• SKAI Pregnancy & Newborn
  
  Find evidence-based information and answers to questions about vaccination in pregnancy and for babies after delivery.
  
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