NSW rolls out needle-free flu vaccines for kids

The New South Wales government is introducing free nasal spray flu vaccines for children aged two to four years old, following 24,000 influenza cases in children across the state last year—a 40 per cent increase compared to 2024. The needle-free vaccine aims to increase vaccination rates from the current 25 per cent to a target of 40 per cent among under-fives, addressing vaccination fatigue and reducing hospitalisations during winter flu season. Parents can access the nasal spray vaccine through their GP or pharmacist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.