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 6 months and over (unless contraindicated). The National Immunisation Program (NIP) funds influenza vaccines for people most at risk.
The public are 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.
