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. 

Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal  

Explore related Kids Health Info fact sheets here:  

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  

Kids Health Info

The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne

The 2026 flu update with Dr Nigel Crawford

MAY 27, 202615 MIN
Kids Health Info

The 2026 flu update with Dr Nigel Crawford

MAY 27, 202615 MIN

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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.  Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal   Explore related Kids Health Info fact sheets here:   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