Influenza vaccines for people with medical conditions
There are certain medical conditions that have a higher risk of severe illness from influenza. The influenza vaccine is government funded for people with these medical conditions. If you aren’t sure if you are eligible for a funded influenza vaccine, discuss it with your immunisation provider.
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Medical conditions
Vaccine is strongly recommended if you have any of the following conditions. All people with the following conditions aged 6 months and older can receive a funded vaccine.
| Category | Vaccination strongly recommended for individuals with these conditions |
|---|---|
Cardiac disease | Cyanotic congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease. |
Chronic respiratory conditions | Severe asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, suppurative lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic emphysema. |
Chronic neurological conditions | Hereditary and degenerative CNS diseases, seizure disorders, spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular disorders. |
Immunocompromising conditions | Immunocompromised due to disease or treatment, asplenia or splenic dysfunction, HIV infection. |
Diabetes and other metabolic disorders | Type 1 or 2 diabetes, chronic metabolic disorders. |
Renal disease | Chronic renal failure. |
Haematological disorders | Haemoglobinopathies. |
| Long-term aspirin therapy in children aged 6 months to 10 years | These children are at increased risk of Reye syndrome following influenza infection. |