Fast Delivery Nationwide
According to the Immunisation Coalition it is advised to undergo annual vaccination before the commencement of each influenza season.
While the protection is generally effective throughout the season, the optimal defense against influenza is achieved within the initial 3 to 4 months post-vaccination. The early onset of the 2023 flu season in Australia, starting in March and peaking in May-June, emphasizes the importance of taking proactive measures by vaccinating once stock becomes available. Now, with the arrival of the 2024 flu vaccine stock, we encourages customers to act promptly and secure their doses. Limited quantities are available at pre-season pricing, so don’t delay in placing your orders.
Products available for the 2024 Influenza Season
2024 State Influenza Programs
NSW
No State-Based Programs have been announced.
SA
No State-Based Programs have been announced.
ACT
No State-Based Programs have been announced.
QLD
All Queensland residents aged six months and older will be eligible to receive a free flu vaccine in 2024. Vaccine providers are to order their vaccines from their regular supplier and will be reimbursed $25 per dose by Queensland Health.
TAS
No State-Based Programs have been announced.
VIC
No State-Based Programs have been announced.
NT
No State-Based Programs have been announced.
WA
The WA free vaccination program for 2023 ended on June 30.
Resources and Links:
- 2024 National Immunisation Program influenza vaccination – early advice for health professionals at: https://www.health.gov.au/news/2024-national-immunisation-program-influenza-vaccination-early-advice-for-health-professionals
- ATAGI statement on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2024 https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/atagi-statement-on-the-administration-of-seasonal-influenza-vaccines-in-2024
- 2024 influenza vaccination – Program advice for health professionals: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/2024-influenza-vaccination-program-advice-for-health-professionals
- 2024 influenza (flu) vaccination – Consumer fact sheet https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/2024-influenza-flu-vaccination-consumer-fact-sheet
- Vaccination Education Hub https://www.psa.org.au/practice-support-industry/programs/immunisation/
- QLD Health Extended Practice Authority – Pharmacists https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/1108944/epa-pharmacists.pdf
- General approval application process (for administration at settings not already authorised under EPA) https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/1313178/app-ga-immunisation-pharmacist-initial.pdf
- Queensland Childrens Hospital Paediatric Immunisation Skills Workshop – Friday 3rd May 2024 https://www.stickytickets.com.au/80o9a/paediatric_immunisation_skills_workshop.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2DpqXCnSV_OmJ2fIfS_FRo5hXTfQPQGwyAaDISh7YKzzUy2HWvo9K4yYw_aem_AWB1H68HdSNDom0OGJA2KY3zHcDJw2nEkkhwgVP_RTLuYZMMlYXTdAlMJnBPTV6fXkA
CREATE A WORLD FULL OF GIVING WITH US
1 dose = 1 day of water.
You can help provide water for one day simply by purchasing your influenza vaccines from Team Medical and our connected family companies.
For every dose purchased in 2023, we will donate 1 day of water by contributing to the construction of water infrastructure such as boreholes.
Creating a more sustainable lifestyle for a community in need.
Influenza News Updates
RACGP | 02/11/23
Free flu vaccinations for Queenslanders in 2024
Every resident in the state older than six months will be eligible next year, and the RACGP has called on other states to follow suit.
9News | 26/03/2024
Early Onset of Flu Season: NSW Health Reports Nearly 11,000 Confirmed Cases
According to a recent report by 9News, NSW Health has confirmed a staggering 10,976 cases of influenza A and B already this year. Shockingly, this number significantly surpasses the count from the same period last year, which stood at just over 6000 cases. This surge indicates a concerning trend of flu season starting earlier each passing year, as highlighted by experts.
The article underscores the importance of remaining vigilant about flu prevention and vaccination. This Flu Season, we’re once again here to support Healthcare Facilities with their vaccine requirements.
Pharmacy Daily | 31/01/24
Flucelvax Quad to be available on the National Immunisation Program (NIP)
CSL Seqirus has today confirmed that its cell-based influenza vaccine, Flucelvax Quad, will be available on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for the 2024 Australian influenza season.
World Health Organisation 29/09/23
Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2024 southern hemisphere influenza season
The Australian | 03/10/23
CSL Seqirus’s cell-based ‘super flu jab’ more effective than conventional vaccines
The Examiner 10/05/23
Health experts say more jabs needed as flu season on the horizon
Local health clinics are reporting a low in the number of patients getting annual influenza jabs compared with last year, citing “vaccination fatigue”.
news.com.au | 10/04/23
‘Should my daughter get the flu vaccine even though she’s only 20?’
Most young Australians fail to recognise the severity of the flu and ignore the benefits of getting the jab or at least showing some caution or disease spread prevention strategies. This is easy to understand as they have been largely unaffected by environmental health issues, other than sacrificing their freedoms during the pandemic.
2024 Influenza Vaccine Composition
The Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee (AIVC) met to recommend the composition of the influenza virus vaccines for Australia in 2024. At this meeting, the expert committee reviewed and evaluated epidemiology, antigenic and genetic data of recent influenza isolates circulating in Australia and the southern hemisphere. Serological responses to the 2022-2023 vaccines, and the availability of candidate vaccines viruses and reagents were also reviewed by the Committee.
The committee recommended that the following viruses for the 2024 southern hemisphere season quadrivalent influenza vaccines:
Egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccines:
Egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccines:
- an A/Victoria/4897/2022 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus;
- an A/Thailand/8/2022 (H3N2)-like virus; and
- a B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus;
- a B/Phuket/3073/2013 (B/Yamagata lineage)-like virus.
Cell- or recombinant-based quadrivalent influenza vaccines:
- an A/Wisconsin/67/2022 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus;
- an A/Massachusetts/18/2022 (H3N2)-like virus; and
- a B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus;
- a B/Phuket/3073/2013 (B/Yamagata lineage)-like virus.
Happy Team Medical Customer
Our commitment to providing excellent service is never more evident than during flu season where our entire team kicks into overdrive. below is what one our customers had to say about our influenza partnership.
“The service that comes with your Influenza program is exceptional. We know there are many other customers, but we feel like we’re at the top of the list. We’ve never had a cold chain issue, but I know if we had, you would replace what’s needed and afterwards, we would work out the behind-the-scenes stuff. If we don’t have what we need, we can’t support our patients.”
