NSW Health expansion of FluMist vaccine eligibility

NSW Health is expanding the Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccination Program to children aged 2 to 17 years (previously 2 to 4 years). From today, providers are encouraged to offer FluMist to children and adolescents.

Feedback from families and immunisation providers indicates strong demand for access to nasal spray influenza vaccine for older children.

This expanded eligibility aims to improve overall influenza vaccine coverage, reduce vaccine wastage, and strengthen public health outcomes ahead of winter.

Thank you for your continued support.

For more information, please contact your local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055 or visit NSW Health Immunisation Programs.