The Influenza Immunisation HealthPathway has been updated to reflect the 2019 Department of Health Guidelines.
Key links are available to the Influenza Vaccination Provider Toolkit and the 2019 Influenza Vaccine Presentations and Eligibility information sheet.
In the referral section, information has been added about why and when the referrer should contact the Public Health Unit.
In the ‘For Health Professionals’ section, the link to the NSW Government’s Seasonal Influenza Vaccination 2019 webpage has been added, which provides you with all current updates.
Annual influenza vaccination is the most important way to prevent influenza and its accompanying complications. An annual vaccination is recommended for anyone aged six months and over who wishes to reduce the risk of influenza and its complications.
Influenza vaccines are funded on the National Immunisation Program in 2019 for the following groups due to their increased risk of complications from influenza:
- All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged six months and over.
- Pregnant women (during any stage of pregnancy).
- All people aged 65 years and over.
- All children aged six months to under five years.
- People aged six months and over with certain medical conditions which increase their risk of complications from influenza.
Four age-specific quadrivalent influenza vaccines are available for people aged under 65 years. For people aged 65 years and over, an enhanced trivalent vaccine is recommended.
For a list of all localised pathways see:
Mid and North Coast Localised Pathways
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