NSW Health advice: FluQuadri packaging

Sanofi have advised that some FluQuadri vaccine stock supplied into Australia has international packaging with eligibility wording “For 3 years of age and older” (see photo). This includes FluQuadri supplied for the NSW Government’s universal flu vaccine program for people aged 5-64 years, who are not otherwise eligible under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

The ATAGI statement of the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2022 advises that FluQuadri may be given to children from 6 months of age.

Sanofi advises that these batches were approved by the TGA for supply in Australia under s19A, and that Sanofi was required to send this advice to all GP practices before distributing.

Provider reminder: ALL children aged 6 months to <5 years are eligible for free influenza vaccine under the NIP (Vaxigrip Tetra and Fluarix Tetra) as detailed in the ATAGI statement.