The West Australian reports that the State Government is expanding its FluMist program, which delivers a needle-free influenza vaccine via nasal spray. After an earlier rollout for younger children, the program is now being extended to cover children and teenagers aged 12 to 17. The expansion makes FluMist available to this age group without cost. The reporting also links the change to efforts to improve flu vaccination coverage, with current vaccination rates described as falling short of official targets. By widening eligibility, the program aims to increase uptake among older children and reduce the number of people not protected during flu season. Overall, the expansion builds on the initial implementation of FluMist and reflects a broader push to close the gap between current vaccination performance and set targets, while maintaining the needle-free option for eligible recipients.
WA expands FluMist nasal flu vaccine to children aged 12–17
The West Australian reports that the State Government is expanding its FluMist program, which delivers a needle-free influenza vaccine via nasal spray. After an earlier rollout for younger children, t...
- The FluMist program is being expanded by the State Government.
- FluMist, a needle-free nasal spray influenza vaccine, becomes available to ages 12–17.
- The vaccine is offered without cost to this age group.
- The rollout is linked to efforts to raise vaccination rates.
- Vaccination coverage is described as being below targets.
After a successful rollout for younger children, the State Government is expanding the FluMist program, making the needle-free influenza vaccine available for children and teenagers aged 12-17.
2 hours agoChildren aged over 12 will now be able to access a needle-free flu vaccine without cost as the roll out of FluMist is expanded to boost vaccination rates which remain well below targets.
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