2024 influenza vaccine presentation and free vaccine eligibility

​This information sheet explains which groups should receive which vaccine.

Last updated: 01 March 2024
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6 months to less than 5 years

Vaxigrip Tetra® and Fluarix® Tetra

Registered for use in people aged 6 months and over:

  • All children 6 months to less than 5 years
  • aged 6 months to less than 5 years if first year of receiving flu vaccine
  • Fluarix Tetra is available in 10 and single packs. Vaxigrip Tetra is only available in 10-dose packs.
  • Children should receive a full dose (i.e. not a half dose)
  • Do NOT contain latex

 

Vaxigrip Tetra ten pack
Ten pack dimensions:
10.4 cm (L) x 10.4 cm (W) x 4.0 cm (H)
Fluarix Tetra ten pack and single pack
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 Flucelvax® Quad (new to the NIP in 2024)

  • 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
  • Fluarix Tetra is available in 10 and single packs.
  • Vaxigrip Tetra and Flucelvax® Quad are only available in a 10 pack.
  • Children should receive a full dose (i.e. not a half dose)
  • Do NOT contain latex
Vaxigrip Tetra ten pack
Ten pack dimensions:
10.4 cm (L) x 10.4 cm (W) x 4.0 cm (H)
Fluarix Tetra ten pack and single pack
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)
Flucelvax Quad ten pack
Ten pack dimensions:
14cm (L) x 4.5cm (W) x 12.5cm (H)
 

 

65 years and over

Fluad® Quad

  • Adjuvanted quadrivalent vaccine
  • All persons aged 65 years and over
  • Milky-white suspension
  • Available in 10 packs
  • Does NOT contain latex
  • Do not use in pregnant women or children
Fluad quad ten pack
Ten pack dimensions:
15.5 cm (L) x 13 cm (W) x 2.5 cm (H)

Respiratory illness resources

A wide range of influenza and other respiratory illness resources are available for you to use...

These include resources for:

  • Health professionals
  • Community
  • Pregnant women
  • Residential care
  • Aboriginal communities
  • Multicultural communities

We encourage you to display assets in vaccination clinics, GP waiting rooms, pharmacies, hospitals, residential care facilities, community health clinics and any other relevant health care facilities.

Access the Respiratory Illness pages to access and download more resources.

 

Current as at: Friday 1 March 2024
Contact page owner: Immunisation