Influenza Vaccine

Most healthy adults recover from influenza within a few days but some people, especially those aged 65 and over, and those with certain chronic illnesses like heart or lung disease, can develop complications. These can include pneumonia or heart failure, which can be fatal. Information linked from this page will provide you with the information you need if you are considering immunisation against influenza.

The Fight Flu Campaign site has information on all aspects of influenza.

Updated September 2009

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Title:   Influenza
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Many people are unsure whether they have a cold or influenza (the flu). The flu is quite different to a cold it lasts longer and people are usually much more unwell with it.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Newly marketed drugs: H1N1 vaccine
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Following the rapid spread of a new influenza A H1N1 virus, also called swine flu, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an influenza pandemic on 11 June 2009.1 This prompted the development of a 2009 H1N1 vaccine.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Reporting side effects following vaccination with Panvax® H1N1
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The TGA is monitoring all adverse reactions following vaccination with Panvax H1N1. Individuals or health professionals are encouraged to report by using the online reporting form, or calling 18 02 007.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   TGA approves vaccine against Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Australia's medicines regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has today approved the registration of Panvax H1N1 influenza vaccine, for use in adults and children 10 years of age and over.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Media release. TGA green lights pandemic flu vaccine
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Australia's independent medicines' regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), today announced it will register the CSL pandemic influenza (swine flu) vaccine. This decision paves the way for a national vaccination program to start later this month.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Media release. Australia joins international efforts to assist swine flu vaccine rollout in developing countries
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Australia is today joining a group of nations, led by President Obama, in announcing a commitment to support the rollout of H1N1 vaccine to needy groups in developing countries.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Asthma and influenza - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Although influenza is not normally dangerous for healthy people, it can be more serious if you have other health problems, such as asthma.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Media release. $44 million to protect those most at risk from seasonal flu
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian Government will nearly double seasonal flu protection by extending the free vaccine program for vulnerable groups from next year.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Fight flu evidence
Publisher:   National Institute of Clinical Studies
Description:   This site has been developed to provide consumers, carers and health care workers with evidence-based information about influenza vaccinations. It also aims to support those planning workplace vaccinations with tools and strategies.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   AIVC recommendations for the composition of influenza vaccine for 2009.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Media release. Annual national free flu vaccination for over 65s - launch
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian Government has officially launched its annual free flu vaccination program for people over 65 - with record supplies of vaccinations being distributed to prepare for this year's flu season.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Influenza - the flu - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Influenza - usually shortened to 'flu' - is a viral infection of your nose, throat and sometimes your lungs.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Flu questions
Publisher:   National Institute of Clinical Studies
Description:   Frequently Asked Questions about influenza and influenza vaccination
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   InFLUenza - health professionals
Publisher:   National Institute of Clinical Studies
Description:   Less than half the people under 65 who are at risk of developing complications from influenza are being vaccinated. Only 20 to 50 per cent of health care workers are vaccinated annually, even though they are at an increased risk of both getting and spreading influenza.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Antivirals & vaccines
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Medicines known as antivirals may have some effectiveness in preventing the development of infection in people exposed to the influenza virus. When used as a treatment, antivirals can reduce the duration of symptoms and illness.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Flu (influenza)
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Influenza (the flu) is caused by a virus. Flu symptoms include high fever, chills and sweating, sore throat, weakness, headache, muscle and joint pains and a cough. Treatment includes bed rest, paracetamol and drinking plenty of fluids. Immunisation can protect vulnerable people from the flu. Older people and those with an underlying medical condition are more likely to develop serious complications including secondary bacterial pneumonia, primary influenza pneumonia and inflammation of the brain or heart.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Composition of Australian influenza vaccine for the 2009 season
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This page contains information on the recommended influenza vaccine for the Southern Hemisphere winter 2009.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   FLU facts
Publisher:   National Institute of Clinical Studies
Description:   This page lists ten little known facts about the impact of influenza in Australia
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Flu (influenza) - immunisation
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Influenza, or flu, is an epidemic disease that causes widespread illness every year. Influenza immunisation is recommended for people in known high-risk groups including everyone aged over 65, hospital patients and staff, some Kooris and Torres Strait Islanders, residents in nursing homes or other care facilities, severe asthmatics and anyone with a chronic illness. Pregnant women should also be immunised against the flu. Serious side effects or allergic reactions to the vaccine are rare.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Influenza and pneumococcal vaccines - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out more about the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.
Date:   Jun 2008
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