Get The Vaccine For Swine Flu
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are more likely than other Australians to get really sick and end up in hospital because of Human Swine Flu, or pandemic (H1N1) 2009. A new free vaccine will protect you and your family. By getting the swine flu vaccine you can help us stop the spread in the community. People who already have serious health problems like asthma, diabetes, obesity and heart or kidney disease can get really sick from swine flu. It can be bad for pregnant women and can even make people who are fit and healthy really sick. By getting vaccinated you are protecting yourself and others
Is the vaccine safe?
Yes. This vaccine is as safe as the common flu vaccine given to millions of Australians every year.
Who can get the vaccine?
All Australians 10 years and older can get the free vaccine. Children under 10 years old will get the vaccine later
Why do I have to wait to get my children vaccinated?
The vaccine was first tested in adults to make sure it was safe. Tests on children started later so the Australian Government has to wait longer for the results. When the results say it’s OK, children will be vaccinated.
Should I wait and get vaccinated with my children?
No. By getting vaccinated now you are already starting to protect your children by reducing the chance of you getting the flu and passing it on to them. If all people 10 and older have the flu vaccine there will be a lot less chance of it spreading to children and to other people who are already sick
Isn’t the flu season over – why should I get the vaccine now?
Swine flu is not like the common flu. People in other countries still got sick even though it wasn’t in the winter flu time. Getting vaccinated now protects you over the Australian summer and wet season and if this flu gets worse next year you’ll be ready
Can I get the vaccine if I’m breastfeeding or pregnant?
Yes. This vaccine is as safe as the common flu vaccine given every year. Flu vaccines are safe if you’re breastfeeding and during all stages of pregnancy.
If you’re breastfeeding getting vaccinated reduces your chances of getting this flu and of passing it to your baby. Pregnant woman are at risk of serious health problems if they catch swine flu so the vaccination is strongly recommended
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