ALL Western Australians will be eligible for free flu vaccines this year as part of the state government's 'Winter Strategy', announced yesterday.
From 01 May to 30 Jun, vaccines will be available to people aged 12 to 64 who are not otherwise eligible for free shots under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
Children aged two to 11 years will be offered the Flumist intranasal live-attenuated flu vaccine from mid-Apr to 31 Jul.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has welcomed the announcement, noting that the inclusion of Flumist affords parents and children more choice.
"Pharmacists play a vital role in ensuring the community is protected through flu season and we welcome the government's 'Winter Strategy' for 2026," said Kristian Ray, PSA WA branch president.
"The expansion of access allowing pharmacists to immunise children from the age of two provides more West Australians the opportunity to be vaccinated against influenza."
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