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FAQ

My child has asthma, are they eligible for the free influenza vaccine?

Page last updated 30 May 2022

Yes.  If your child has severe asthma which requires frequent medical consultation, or uses multiple medications, then they are eligible for a free influenza (flu) vaccine.
 

Sources & Citations

1. Australian Government. Department of Health. National Immunisation Program Schedule. Available at: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-immunisation-program-schedule-portrait (accessed 2 May 2022).

MAT-AU-2201299   Date of preparation  May 2022

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