Influenza Clinical FAQs
Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. The influenza vaccine has been shown to be effective in preventing illness...
Mon, 16 Jan, 2023 at 1:41 PM
Each year the strains of the influenza virus which are predicted to affect Australians are reviewed and the available vaccines may be changed according to t...
Mon, 16 Jan, 2023 at 1:41 PM
As with any medications, vaccines can have side effects. The most common side effects following influenza vaccination include mild fever, headache, muscle a...
Mon, 16 Jan, 2023 at 1:48 PM
The influenza vaccine will not protect you against COVID-19. However, it will protect you against influenza and help reduce the severity and spread of influ...
Mon, 16 Jan, 2023 at 1:49 PM
Everyone older than six months should receive the annual influenza vaccine. However, the following groups at higher risk of complications from influenza and...
Mon, 16 Jan, 2023 at 1:50 PM
No. The adjuvanted Fluad® Quad vaccine is only registered for use in people 65 years and over. The high-dose Fluzone® quadrivalent vaccine is only register...
Mon, 16 Jan, 2023 at 2:26 PM
Yes. However, people aged 65 and over should receive anenhanced quadrivalent vaccine (Fluad® Quad or FluZone®) over other standard quadrivalent vaccines. Th...
Mon, 16 Jan, 2023 at 2:30 PM
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on immunisation advises that revaccination in the same year is not routinely recommended, however some people may be...
Mon, 16 Jan, 2023 at 2:32 PM
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on immunisation advises that revaccination in the same year is not routinely recommended, however some people may be...
Mon, 16 Jan, 2023 at 2:34 PM
All pregnant women are recommended to have the influenza vaccine during their pregnancy. Some of the antibodies that your body makes in response to the vacc...
Mon, 16 Jan, 2023 at 2:36 PM