Information for parents and guardians

Influenza is a serious disease in young children. This season's new childhood influenza vaccine is for children aged 6 months to 4 years and will protect against influenza if two doses are given. Talk to your GP or immunisation provider about your young children having a free vaccine this year.

The fact sheets below provide essential information about influenza and the new vaccine for children:

Influenza vaccine and children WA

FAQs

Links 

Information for GPs 

Click on the link below for information about the Free Vaccine Trial.

Information for GPs

Immunisation of children and egg allergy (PDF 570KB)
Information for GPs around the issue of egg allergy and children, including technical information and case study references.