Lifting of Under 5 Seasonal Flu vaccination restrictions

The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Jim Bishop AO has made an announcement in ceasing the overall suspension of vaccination for healthy children less than five years of age with 2010 seasonal influenza vaccine and recommending the use of either Influvac® (Abbott/Solvay) or Vaxigrip® (Sanofi-Pasteur) in this age group.

CMO Letter 30 July 2010

Media Statement as at 30 July 10.20am FINAL 11am

Fact Sheet - Use of Seasonal Influenza in Young Children - 30 July 10.20am FINAL

ATAGI Use of TIV all children FINAL as at 30 July 10.20am

ATAGI Summary table TIV FINALas at 30 July 10.20am

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