Flu season is here again and to unpack some of the myths and confusion about the flu, our host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by paediatrician and immunisation specialist, Dr Nigel Crawford. With the latest release of The Royal Children’s Hospital National Child Health Poll finding that a quarter of parents (29%) are unaware that healthy children can get seriously unwell with the flu, it is more important than ever to know the facts when it comes to the flu. This episode unpacks the best ways you can keep your family safe this winter and provides information about the new intranasal flu vaccination available for children aged 2 – 17 years.
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Kids health info fact sheet: Kids Health Info : Flu (influenza) vaccine
Learn more about vaccine options in your state here:
Victoria: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/seasonal-influenza-vaccine
New South Wales: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Influenza/Pages/default.aspx
South Australia: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/healthy+living/protecting+your+health/preventing+disease+and+infection/free+flu+vaccination+for+children+under+5/free+flu+vaccination+for+children+under+5
Tasmania: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/flu-influenza/flu-vaccination
Western Australia: https://www.health.wa.gov.au/articles/f_i/influenza-immunisation-program
Queensland: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/2026-free-flu-vaccinations
Northern Territory: https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/healthy-living/immunisation/flu-vaccination