Every year, the Department of Health promotes Influenza Immunization and urges people to get their flu vaccine. But is it really necessary? We believe it is.
A flu vaccine is recommended for all children six months old and older. This will help to reduce the chance of getting sick with influenza. — We will examine why the Flu shot is an important weapon in the fight against the COVID-19 global outbreak, even though there is not yet a vaccine for it.
Can The Flu Vaccine Help Me To Protect Myself Against Covid-19
COVID-19, which is not an influenza form, is not covered by flu vaccines. Both COVID-19, and influenza, can cause pneumonia. If you have both influenza and COVID-19 at once, it could be an attack on your lungs. COVID-19 has a ten-fold higher mortality rate than Flu. This is why you should be prepared and ready to fight!
When Will The Flu Vaccine Be Available In 2020?
National Immunization Program (NIP), vaccines, are now available in Qualitas Health general practice. Protect yourself from the peak season by getting vaccinated in April. The Australian Government will ensure the greatest ever supply of seasonal flu vaccines to meet the demand for 2020. For those most at-risk, they are offered through the National Immunization Program (NIP).
What’s New With The 2020 Flu Vaccine
- Free influenza vaccines will be available to all people 6 months and older under the NIP 2020.
- Australia has become the first country to offer an adjuvanted Quadrivalent Influenza vaccine (QIV) – Fluad(r), Quad. This vaccine is available to people over 65 years old.
- For eligible persons, new age-specific vaccines under the NIP will be made available in 2020. Some vaccines now have age indications.
- The Statement of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation contains more information about the 2020 administration of seasonal influenza vaccines. This contains up-to-date medical advice regarding the QIVs for age, the 2020 vaccines and timing of vaccination.
Eligibility To Receive Influenza Vaccines Via The Nip
The following groups will have access to influenza vaccines through the NIP in 2020: Because of their higher risk of complications from influenza, this is why they are eligible for the NIP.
- All persons aged 6 months to 5 years or less (this group is new in 2020).
- All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children 6 months or older
- Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy
- All persons 65 and older
- Persons aged 6 months or older with medical conditions that increase the likelihood of developing influenza disease complications.