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What is influenza? Why childhood immunisation are important (video)

What is influenza? Why childhood immunisation are important (video)

Influenza is a common and contagious viral infection and can be serious in children.

In this video, hear from Dr Jeff Wang who shares what influenza is and what it can look like in children. He also shares how the flu vaccine under the National Immunisation Program is free for children and pregnant people to give the best protection against the disease.

Organisation:
Topic:
Target audience:
General, Parents or carers
Service area:
National
Published:
April 2025
Last reviewed:
April 2026