National Immunisation Program funded influenza vaccines
This page has information for immunisers about the funded influenza vaccines available in 2024 under the National Immunisation Program.
Before you administer a vaccine, check Australian Immunisation Handbook's the pre-vaccination checklist.
Children under 9 years of age will need 2 doses at least 4 weeks apart in their first year of vaccination.
Timing of vaccines
The influenza vaccine should ideally be given before Australia’s peak influenza months of June to September.
Optimal protection against influenza occurs within the first 3 to 4 months following vaccination.
Continue offering the influenza vaccine as long as the vaccines are within their expiry date.
Influenza vaccines can be co-administered (on the same day) with COVID-19 vaccines.
Children under 9 years of age will need 2 doses at least 4 weeks apart in their first year of vaccination.
Find out more about eligibility for funded flu vaccinations.
Vaccines
Vaxigrip Tetra
- 6 months to 64 years
- Registered for ages 6 months and over
Who can receive the vaccine:
- all children aged 6 months to 5 years of age, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island children and those with certain medical conditions
- people aged 5 to 64 years with medical risk factors predisposing them to severe influenza
- all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples aged 6 months to 64 years
- pregnant people.
Fluarix Tetra
- 6 months to 64 years
- Registered for ages 6 months and over
Who can receive the vaccine:
- all children aged 6 months to 5 years of age, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island children and those with certain medical conditions
- people aged 5 to 64 years with medical risk factors predisposing them to severe influenza
- all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples aged 6 months to 64 years
- pregnant people.
Flucelvax Quad
- NIP funded for people 5 to 64 years
- Registered for ages 6 months and over
Who can receive the vaccine:
- people aged 5 to 64 years with medical risk factors predisposing them to severe influenza
- all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples aged 5 to 64 years
- pregnant people.
Fluad Quad
- 65 years and over only
- Registered for ages 65 years and over
All people over 65 years and over can receive the vaccine.
