With the easing of international and domestic public health measures arising from the COVID-19 global pandemic, a resurgence of influenza is expected in 2022, with the Australian community potentially more vulnerable to the virus this winter.
Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all people aged six months and over (unless contraindicated). The National Immunisation Program (NIP) and WA Health funds influenza vaccines for people most at risk
The public are being encouraged to start to book their appointments from mid-April to ensure the best protection at the peak of the season which is usually between June and September.
The WA Department of Health would like to provide a vaccine ordering update to immunisation providers:
- Government-funded influenza vaccines are now available for ordering, subject to availability.
- You can order weekly during the influenza vaccination season. Please order only what you need for the week.
- It is advised that influenza vaccination clinics should be scheduled after your service has received enough vaccine doses.
- For information on the 2022 WA Influenza vaccination program, please visit Vaccine Update 291 – Government-funded Influenza Immunisation Program.
- For information on Vaccine Ordering, please visit Vaccine Update 295 – Government-funded Influenza Immunisation Program.
- General information about the 2022 influenza immunisation program can be found on the WA Health website.
If you have any queries, please contact vaccineorders@health.wa.gov.au.
If your practice would like to get involved in the WA Department of Health 2022 Influenza Prevention Campaign, visit the WA Department of Health webpage to download and share campaign materials encouraging people to have the influenza vaccine and stay are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccine.
There is also an “Influenza Immunisation” HealthPathway.