Flu season 2019
Influenza seasons and severity are unpredictable. However, what we do know is that vaccination is the most important measure we have to prevent influenza and its complications.
This year, more than 6 million doses have been secured to ensure Australians who are most at risk of getting sick during this year’s flu season are able to access free influenza vaccines through the Government’s National Immunisation Program.
Those eligible for a free flu shot under the National Immunisation Program include people 65 years and over, pregnant women, those who suffer chronic conditions as well as, for the first time, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People from 6 months of age. Closing this gap means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and adolescents aged 5-14 years of age will now be able to access the flu vaccine at no cost.
Annual vaccination is recommended for anyone six months of age and older, with those not eligible under the program able to purchase the vaccine on the private market.
The more people who are vaccinated, the less likely that the flu will spread in the community. Influenza is a major cause of illness in the Australian community, and in some cases can result in death.
It important to get the flu shot each year, as the virus changes each year. In addition we know that the protection provided by the previous year’s vaccine diminishes over time.
Source: https://www.immunisationcoalition.org.au/immunisation/influenza/
Immunisation Coalition 2019
This year, more than 6 million doses have been secured to ensure Australians who are most at risk of getting sick during this year’s flu season are able to access free influenza vaccines through the Government’s National Immunisation Program.
Those eligible for a free flu shot under the National Immunisation Program include people 65 years and over, pregnant women, those who suffer chronic conditions as well as, for the first time, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People from 6 months of age. Closing this gap means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and adolescents aged 5-14 years of age will now be able to access the flu vaccine at no cost.
Annual vaccination is recommended for anyone six months of age and older, with those not eligible under the program able to purchase the vaccine on the private market.
The more people who are vaccinated, the less likely that the flu will spread in the community. Influenza is a major cause of illness in the Australian community, and in some cases can result in death.
It important to get the flu shot each year, as the virus changes each year. In addition we know that the protection provided by the previous year’s vaccine diminishes over time.
Source: https://www.immunisationcoalition.org.au/immunisation/influenza/
Immunisation Coalition 2019
Protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season
Get your 2019 Influenza Shot today
Talk to your Doctor for more information about Influenza and ways to help protect yourself
Get your 2019 Influenza Shot today
Talk to your Doctor for more information about Influenza and ways to help protect yourself
SmartVax Vaccination Monitoring now at Pasadena Medical
Pasadena Medical is now using SmartVax, a real-time vaccine safety monitoring program using SMS technology. Find out more about how we care for our patients using SmartVax.
Pasadena Medical is now using SmartVax, a real-time vaccine safety monitoring program using SMS technology. Find out more about how we care for our patients using SmartVax.
