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Updated resources - 2021 Influenza vaccines for Australians Fact sheet and FAQs

The following influenza resources have been updated for 2021 influenza season:

Some of the updated information in these resources include:

  • vaccines available for use in the 2021 influenza season
  • vaccines funded in 2021
  • people eligible for funded influenza vaccine under the National Immunisation Program (NIP)
  • relative timing of administering influenza and COVID-19 vaccines
  • recommended doses of influenza vaccine by age 
  • influenza vaccine safety.

Access these resources here

See also NCIRS fact sheets, FAQs and other resources

 



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