TASMANIAN pharmacists will be able to administer influenza immunisations to children from the age of 10, under a plan announced yesterday by the state's Health Minister, Michael Ferguson.
The Tasmanian Department of Health Winter Demand Management Plan 2019 lowers the age for pharmacist influenza vaccinations from 18 years to 10.
Pharmacy Guild Tas Branch President, John Dowling, welcomed the move, saying it was "great to see Tasmania taking the lead on what is looking like a severe season for influenza, and being the first state where pharmacists can vaccinate from 10 years plus".
Downling noted that pharmacists had been providing influenza vaccines in community pharmacy for some years, with the expansion meaning "older independent teens" would be able to receive vaccinations when convenient.
"This is an excellent step in ensuring that more people can protect themselves from the flu, by having their vaccination at their local pharmacy in Tasmania".
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