AIR Update – New warning messages for influenza and RSV vaccines

The AIR has introduced new warning messages for some influenza and RSV vaccines to improve the quality of data being reported to the Register.

Immunisers will receive a warning message in software and when using the AIR site if they attempt to report the following vaccines to the AIR for individuals under the recommended age:

Vaccine	Minimum age
Afluria Quad	5 years
Fluzone High-Dose Quad	60 years
Fluad Quad	65 years
Arexvy	60 years

The message will indicate that the vaccine has been administered under the minimum required age. If this message is received, immunisers will need to review the vaccine administered and ensure the correct vaccine has been selected. If the wrong vaccine has been already inadvertently administered, the error must be disclosed to the patient and reported to the local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055.

As a reminder, reporting to AIR is compulsory. This includes reporting of vaccines that have been administered in error.