Tag: FluMist
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ACT Eyes Needle-Free Flu Vaccines for Children: What Comes Next
What’s happening with needle-free flu vaccines in Australia? Australian health authorities are evaluating whether needle-free influenza vaccines, delivered as nasal sprays, should be offered to children. The focus is on FluMist, an intranasal vaccine that could make annual flu vaccination easier for young kids who fear needles. While many Australians already receive the standard flu…
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When Will ACT Offer Needle-Free Flu Vaccines for Children? What Families Should Know
Overview: Needle-Free Flu Vaccines in Australia Many Australian families are watching closely as health authorities consider needle-free alternatives for child influenza vaccination. The nasal spray option, FluMist, is already used in several parts of the country and overseas. The key question for ACT families is when this needle-free approach could be funded and offered to…
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When Will ACT Offer Needle-Free Flu Vaccines for Children?
Overview: Needle-free options on the horizon Parents across Australia have grown accustomed to the annual flu jab for their children, but many would welcome a needle-free option that is just as effective. In Australia, the intranasal FluMist vaccine is being considered for approval and rollout in coming years. The conversation is especially topical in the…