Influenza vaccine program for older Australians
This program provides free influenza (flu) vaccine for all Australians aged 65 and older. People in this age group are at high risk from influenza and its complications, with the majority of deaths from influenza occurring in this age group.
The Australian Government aims to provide greater protection against the flu for older people, by making the flu vaccine available, free of charge. To take advantage of the program, you should make an appointment with your GP or health care provider. The vaccine will be provided at no cost; however, your general practitioner may charge a consultation fee.
The National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS) resource Influenza: Are you at risk? provides guidance for consumers about influenza and getting vaccinated and, information, tools and tips are presented for health care providers, to assist with identifying and protecting patients who are at risk of influenza complications.
For further information about flu vaccination please contact your GP or health care provider.
More information:
Influenza vaccine for people aged 65 and over - questions & answers for the public
Updated: 2005
Influenza vaccine for people aged 65 and over - multilingual version
Updated: 2004
Influenza vaccine for people aged 65 and older - questions and answers - program information for providers
Updated: Dec 2004
Are you 65 years or older? If so, you can receive a free flu vaccine - poster
Updated: Mar 2004
The 2004 Influenza Vaccine Survey, summary results presents the results of a survey conducted by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in Octoner 2004, about participant's medical and financial experiences of influenza and influenza vaccination.
The Influ-info influenza kit for aged care (Department of Health and Ageing) can assist aged care services with implementing influenza control planning. It provides information about ways to reduce influenza outbreak risks and control strategies for residential homes should an outbreak occur.
Page last modified: December, 2004