Influenza

Fact sheet & FAQs:

• Influenza vaccines for Australians – Fact sheet (.pdf) [276 KB]
   
• Influenza vaccines – Frequently Asked Questions (.pdf) [386 KB]

Clinical resources:

• NCIRS webinar – COVID-19 and influenza vaccination update 2023

• ATAGI advice on seasonal influenza vaccines in 2023

• 2023 Influenza vaccination – Program advice for vaccination providers

• Approach to influenza vaccination in patients with a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) – Fact sheet

• Influenza (flu) – The Australian Immunisation Handbook

Vaccine safety and coverage data:

• Influenza vaccine safety data – AusVaxSafety

• Influenza vaccine coverage data

Patient communication resources:

• Supporting conversations about vaccinations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  
  This page is for immunisation providers (GPs, nurses, pharmacists) providing vaccinations to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
  
  The purpose of this page is to provide you with information and resources that help you to have supportive, culturally appropriate vaccination conversations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. While we focus here on influenza vaccination, the principles can be applied to other vaccinations.
  
  Access this webpage here 
   
• Talking about flu vaccination with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families (.pdf) [1.4 MB]
   
• Sharing Knowledge about Immunisation (SKAI) for Providers
  
  SKAI is a suite of vaccination communication support tools. The package includes an eLearning module for health care workers, accessible information for parents and a website that hosts the system.
  
  Access the SKAI website here

Other resources

• Tree of community informed strategies to increase childhood vaccination rates (.pdf) [1.21 MB]
   
• NSW Health influenza resources
  
  NSW Health has developed influenza resources for health professionals. These resources aim to help you communicate influenza and vaccination information with your patients.
  
  Access the NSW Health influenza health professionals resource webpage here

Frequently asked questions (FAQs):

• Influenza vaccines – Frequently Asked Questions (.pdf) [724.29 KB]

Fact sheets:

• Fighting flu starts with you – Fact sheet
   
• Sharing Knowledge about Immunisation (SKAI) - Influenza
  
  SKAI provides answers to some of the most common questions from parents about immunisation and vaccines.
  
  Access the dedicated SKAI Influenza webpage here
  
  Why does my child need a flu shot? – Fact sheet

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health:

• Flu Vaccine Information Sheet (.pdf) [1.38 MB]

Pregnancy resources:

• Protecting your baby against influenza starts when you’re pregnant – Fact sheet

• MumBubVax
  
  Talking about immunisation for mothers and babies, MumBubVax answers questions and provides evidence-based information to make decisions about vaccination in pregnancy and for babies after delivery.
  
  Access MumBubVax here