Flu vaccines will be free for all Queenslanders amid concern about the disease spreading among children as students return from holidays.
The state has recorded more than 51,400 cases of influenza this year, compared to less than 44,450 cases in 2022.Since the start of July, almost 80 children aged between six months and four years were hospitalised with the flu, 50 with the B strain and only one who was vaccinated.
“That’s why it is imperative that anyone over the age of six months book a flu vaccine appointment,” Boulton said.“We are particularly concerned about vulnerable people, so children, those people over the age of 65, people with chronic conditions such as lung conditions such as asthma, also pregnant women, please, please make a booking.”
Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said he was very concerned about the increase in cases and high rate of unvaccinated patients, especially as school resumed after the break and the peak of winter approached. The program will run from Saturday until the end of August and those with appointments scheduled for this week will qualify for a free jab.
Western Australia implemented a free influenza vaccine program in May and June, while other states and territories provide complimentary jabs for at-risk groups.
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