CHILDREN aged under five are now eligible for free flu injections in accordance with a new influenza vaccination program launched by the NSW Government yesterday.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian made the announcement, stating her government would be injecting $3.5 million into the health scheme in the hope of combating the state's recent severe flu seasons.
"NSW, like the rest of the country, was subjected to a horror flu season last year. The program will target more than 400,000 children and ensure better protection for them and the wider community."
NSW's Minister for Health Brad Hazzard believes the initiative will also go a long way to ensuring parents continue to take childhood vaccinations seriously.
"Infants and young children are most likely to spread the flu and suffer complications -- not only will the free flu jab help keep them safe during winter, but it will also protect their family and friends," Hazzard said.
Parents are being advised to access the free flu shot from their "usual immunisation provider: their GP, Aboriginal Medical Service, community health centre or local council," with NSW pharmacists only able to deliver flu vaccines to patients aged over 18.
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