2020 influenza vaccine presentations and eligibility

[Pages:2]2021 Influenza Vaccine

presentation and free vaccine eligibility

6 MONTHS TO LESS THAN 5 YEARS

Vaxigrip Tetra? and Fluarix? Tetra

Registered for use in people aged 6 months and over:

? For universal 6 months to less than 5 years influenza vaccination program

? Give two doses one month apart for children aged 6 months to less than 5 years if first year of receiving flu vaccine

? Available in 10 and single packs ? Children should receive a full dose (i.e. not a half dose) ? NIP vaccines do NOT contain latex

Ten pack dimensions: 9.7 cm (L) x 11.8 cm (H) x 4.48 cm (W)

Single pack dimensions: 2.35 cm (L) x 10.1 cm (H) x 2.15 (W)

Ten pack dimensions: 17.8 cm (L) x 10.4 cm (W) x 4.2 cm (H)

Single pack dimensions: 13.3 cm (L) x 4.3 cm (W) x 2.4 cm (H)

5 YEARS TO 64 YEARS

Vaxigrip Tetra?, Fluarix? Tetra and Afluria? Quad

? People 5 years and over with medical risk factors predisposing to severe influenza

? All Aboriginal persons 5 years to 64 years of age ? Pregnant women ? Give two doses one month apart for children aged 5 years

to less than 9 years if first year of receiving flu vaccine ? Vaxigrip Tetra and Fluarix Tetra are available in 10 and single packs.

Afluria Quad is only available in a 10 pack ? Children should receive a full dose (i.e. not a half dose) ? NIP vaccines do NOT contain latex ? Do not use Afluria Quad for children less than 5 years of age

Ten pack dimensions: 9.7 cm (L) x 11.8 cm (H) x 4.48 cm (W)

Single pack dimensions: 2.35 cm (L) x 10.1 cm (H) x 2.15 (W)

Ten pack dimensions: 9.4 cm (L) x 12.5 cm (H) x 6.1 cm (W)

Ten pack dimensions: 17.8 cm (L) x 10.4 cm (W) x 4.2 cm (H)

Single pack dimensions: 13.3 cm (L) x 4.3 cm (W) x 2.4 cm (H)

65 YEARS AND OVER

Fluad? Quad

? Adjuvanted quadrivalent vaccine ? All persons aged 65 years and over ? Milky-white suspension ? Available in 10 packs ? NIP vaccines do NOT contain latex ? Do not use in pregnant women or children

For more information visit health..au/immunisation

Ten pack dimensions: 15.4 cm (L) x 13 cm (H) x 2.3 cm (W)

NSW Health Influenza

posters and other resources

DON'T FORGET YOUR FLU SHOT

Your best protection against the flu Ask here

It's in your hands health..au/flu

March 2020 ? NSW Health. SHPN (HP NSW) 200151.

A wide range of influenza-related posters and other resources are available for NSW healthcare providers, hospitals, residential care facilities and other institutions.

Visit the Influenza resources website to see the full range of NSW Health influenza resources available:

health..au/Infectious/Influenza/Pages/resources.aspx

These resources can be printed directly from the website or ordered free from the NSW Health Better Health Centre.

RESOURCE CATEGORIES General resources Influenza vaccination in pregnancy

Posters for the Aboriginal community

Medically At-Risk Posters for Hospitals / Healthcare Settings

Residential Care Facilities

Travellers

EXAMPLES

Don't Spread Flu (poster) Vaccinate against flu. Protect your baby too (posters and brochures) Protect your little one from flu (poster) Protect your mob from flu (poster) Don't risk severe flu (posters and brochures) Stop Flu! (posters for entrances, EDs and wards) Help us protect residents (poster for entrances) Travelling overseas (poster)

To order printed copies of influenza-related resources from the Better Health Centre

1.Go to the NSW Health Order a Publication webpage: health..au/publications/Pages/order-a-pub.aspx

2.Print the Influenza Publications Order Form.

3.Fill out the Influenza Publications Order Form, ensuring you include the publication code and quantity required. All codes are listed on the order form.

4.Forward the completed Order Form to the Better Health Centre via email or fax. Email: nslhd-bhc@health..au Fax: (02) 9887-5452

February 2021 ? NSW Health.SHPN (HP NSW) 210122.

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