Can children have an influenza immunisation?
Yes. The vaccine can be given to children aged 6 months and over. The influenza vaccine is free for children aged four years and under who have had a stay in hospital for asthma or other breathing problems or have a medical condition that increase the risk of acquiring influenza or developing complications from influenza. For more information, talk to your doctor or nurse.
Influenza vaccines are prescription medicines. They contain inactivated strains of influenza vaccine for the prevention of influenza Types A & B. Please read the brochure or consent form and talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist about the benefits and any possible side effects and check the Consumer Medicine Information [CMI] or data sheet of these vaccines at www.medsafe.govt.nz. For More information on the vaccine call 0800 IMMUNE (466 863). Copyright © 2014 Immunisation Advisory Centre. All Rights Reserved.
